3
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Compare Versions
American Standard Version
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Christian Standard Bible
A sensible person sees danger and takes cover, but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
King James Version
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
New American Standard Bible
A prudent person sees evil and hides himself, But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
New International Version
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
New King James Version
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, But the simple pass on and are punished.
New Living Translation
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
World English Bible
A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.