Proverbs 27:12
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordA prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
— Proverbs 27:12, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it:
American Standard Version (ASV)
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; Butthe 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.