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A prudent man foresees the evil.— See above on Proverbs 22:3.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself, but the simple pass on and are punished. Take his garment that is surety for a stranger,<…

A prudent [man] foresees the evil
(See Gill on Proverbs 22:3); or "sees the evil" F6 ; the evil …

Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow.
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes