New International Version (©1984) The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.New Living Translation (©2007) A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. English Standard Version (©2001) The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. New American Standard Bible (©1995) A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty. GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) Sensible people foresee trouble and hide. Gullible people go ahead [and] suffer. King James Bible A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. American King James Version A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. American Standard Version A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and'suffer for it. Bible in Basic English The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble. Douay-Rheims Bible The prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses. Darby Bible Translation A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; the simple pass on, and are punished. English Revised Version A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. Webster's Bible Translation A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. World English Bible A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. Young's Literal Translation The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished. |