Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 22:3 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 22:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 22 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”
Proverbs 22:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 22:3
The 'prudent' (Hebrew 'arum'—shrewd, sensible) foresees danger and hides, while the 'simple' (Hebrew 'pethi'—naive) pass on and are punished. Wisdom involves anticipating consequences and taking preventive action. The simple lack foresight and suffer accordingly. Reformed theology values prudence as a virtue—using God-given reason to assess risks and act accordingly. This isn't fatalism but stewardship. While trusting God's sovereignty, we're responsible to exercise wisdom in avoiding foreseeable harm.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:3
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“and suffer for it.”
“and shuns evil”
“with no remedy.”
“For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”
“Noah”
“my people”
“He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:”
“as an ox goes to the slaughter”
“in which it is impossible for God to lie”