A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 27:12 in context
Proverbs 27:9–15
9
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
10
Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend.
Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster.
A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.
11
Be wise, my son,
and bring joy to my heart,
then I can answer my tormentor.
12
Selected verse
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
13
Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger.
Hold it for a wayward woman!
14
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
it will be taken as a curse by him.
15
A continual dropping on a rainy day
and a contentious wife are alike:
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