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.

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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