Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A prudent [man] seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

World English Bible (WEB)

A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The prudent hath seen the evil, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished.