(A)A prudent man [a]seeth the plague, and hideth himself: but the foolish go on still, and are punished.

The reward of humility, and the fear of God is riches, and glory, and life.

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: but he that regardeth his soul, will depart far from them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:3 That is, the punishment, which is prepared for the wicked, and fleeth [not to] God for succor.

The prudent see danger and take refuge,(A)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(B)

Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(C) and life.(D)

In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,(E)
    but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

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