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The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
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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; the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
English Standard Version
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
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 King James Version
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; 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 takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.