New International Version
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

American Standard Version
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and'suffer for it.

Berean Study Bible
The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses.

English Revised Version
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

King James Bible
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.

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