Proverbs 22:3 | |
NASB: The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Sensible people foresee trouble and hide [from it], but gullible people go ahead and suffer [the consequence]. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 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; but the simple pass on, and are punished. JPS: A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the thoughtless pass on, and are punished. 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 hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. YLT: The prudent hath seen the evil, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished. | |
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