Proverbs 22:3 A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. We are not called upon anywhere in the Bible to make little calculations, small and selfish arrangements, to build for ourselves little refuges that will hold nobody else: we are called to far-sightedness, a large conception of men and things and Divine purposes, and to such a calculation of the action of the forces of the universe as will save us from needless trouble and assure us of ultimate defence and protection. Foresight is everywhere taught in the Bible, but not a foresight that is of the nature of selfishness. (J. Parker, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.WEB: A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. |
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