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Proverbs 27:12

Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. See Gill on Pro 20:16,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

This we had before, Pro 22:3. Note, 1. Evil may be foreseen. Where there is temptation, it is easy to foresee that if we…