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.

KJV: A prudent man foreseeth 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.
