NIV: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
NAS: A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty.
KJV: A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
GWT: Sensible people foresee trouble and hide. Gullible people go ahead [and] suffer.
ASV: A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and'suffer for it.
BBE: The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
DBY: A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; the simple pass on, and are punished.
DRB: The prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses.
WBS: A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
WEB: A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
YLT: The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.
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