Proverbs 27:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 22:3

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

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower. Those who do what is right can run to him for protection.

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.

2 Peter 3:7

And that same word of God is keeping the skies and the earth that we have now. They are being kept to be destroyed by fire. They are kept for the day of judgment and the destruction of all people who are against God.

Matthew 3:7

Many Pharisees and Sadducees came to where John was baptizing people. When John saw them, he said, “You are all snakes! Who warned you to run from God’s judgment that is coming?

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 27:11

My son, be wise. This will make me happy. Then I will be able to answer those who criticize me.

Proverbs 27:13

When you make a deal with a stranger, get something from him and any other foreigners with him to make sure he will pay you.