Proverbs 27:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
A prudent man forsees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; Butthe simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 27:12 say?
Proverbs 27:12 in modern King James wording reads: "A prudent man forsees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished."
Where is Proverbs 27:12 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 27:12 is verse 12 of chapter 27 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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