Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 22:3 is nearly identical—the prudent hide from danger while the simple suffer. A near verbatim repetition of the same wisdom saying.
Proverbs 14:15 directly parallels the prudent/simple contrast, explaining why the simple fail to see danger — they believe everything.
Proverbs 7:7 identifies a simple young man lacking sense, illustrating the type of person who ignores danger in 27:12.
Exodus 9:20 shows the prudent fearing God's warning and taking shelter from the hail—an example of the principle that the prudent see danger and take refuge.
Exodus 9:21 describes those who ignored the warning and suffered—mirroring the 'simple keep going and suffer' in the main verse as a negative contrast.
In Matthew 3:7, John warns the Pharisees to flee from the coming wrath—a direct call to see danger and take refuge.
Hebrews 11:7 shows Noah building the ark in reverent fear—a classic example of seeing danger and taking refuge.
2 Peter 3:10-14 urges holy living in light of the coming destruction—a fuller picture of taking refuge through preparedness.
Genesis 41:34 records Joseph's plan to store grain against famine—a clear example of prudent foresight and refuge.
Isaiah 26:20 calls God's people to hide from His fury—a concrete example of taking refuge from impending danger, aligning with the prudent's response.
Acts 27:11 illustrates the proverb: the centurion ignored Paul’s prudent warning and suffered shipwreck, acting like the simple.
Psalm 57:1-3 describes taking refuge in God from enemies—a specific instance of the general prudent action, though the main verse doesn't specify God.
Isaiah 26:21 reveals the coming judgment that warrants hiding—the prudent see this danger and take refuge.
Hebrews 6:18 describes those who 'fled for refuge' to God's promise—parallel concept of seeking safety from spiritual danger.
2 Peter 3:7 describes the coming judgment by fire—the danger that calls for prudent action, though refuge not specified.