Pro 27:12 | MHM | STEP | Wisdom in Avoiding Danger This proverb teaches the importance of being careful and wise. It tells us that we should pay attention to warnings and avoid trouble when we see it coming. God often gives us warnings, just like a watchman warns people of danger (Jeremiah 6:17 ). How we respond to these warnings will affect our lives for better or for worse. v. 12 : The Bible says, "A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished" (Proverbs 27:12; Proverbs 22:3 ). A wise person can see trouble coming and takes steps to avoid it. This means staying away from things that tempt us to do wrong, because sin leads to punishment. But someone who is simple, either because they do not notice or do not care, ignores the warning and suffers for it. It is wise to think ahead and protect ourselves from future problems.

‏ Proverbs 27:12

Wisdom in Avoiding Danger

This proverb teaches the importance of being careful and wise. It tells us that we should pay attention to warnings and avoid trouble when we see it coming. God often gives us warnings, just like a watchman warns people of danger (Jeremiah 6:17 ^a). How we respond to these warnings will affect our lives for better or for worse.

v. 12: The Bible says, "A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished" (Proverbs 27:12; Proverbs 22:3 ^b). A wise person can see trouble coming and takes steps to avoid it. This means staying away from things that tempt us to do wrong, because sin leads to punishment. But someone who is simple, either because they do not notice or do not care, ignores the warning and suffers for it. It is wise to think ahead and protect ourselves from future problems.