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; the simple pass on, [and] are punished.

World English Bible (WEB)

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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