Proverbs 22:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:12

Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to the trouble and suffer for it.

Proverbs 14:16

Wise people are careful and avoid trouble; fools are too confident and careless.

Proverbs 29:1

Some people refuse to bend when someone corrects them. Eventually they will break, and there will be no one to repair the damage.

Hebrews 11:7

Noah was warned by God about things that he could not yet see. But he had faith and respect for God, so he built a large boat to save his family. With his faith, Noah showed that the world was wrong. And he became one of those who are made right with God through faith.

Proverbs 7:7

at some foolish teenagers and noticed one who had no sense at all.

Hebrews 6:18

These two things cannot change: God cannot lie when he says something, and he cannot lie when he makes an oath. So these two things are a great help to us who have come to God for safety. They encourage us to hold on to the hope that is ours.

Proverbs 1:22

“Fools, how long will you love being ignorant? How long will you make fun of wisdom? How long will you hate knowledge?

Proverbs 22:4

Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true life.