12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
12 The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
12 A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks; a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered.
12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished.
12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:12
Commentary on Proverbs 27:12
(Read Proverbs 27:12)
Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow.