Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
In other versions
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
ASV
The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
BBE
A prudent [man] seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
DBY
A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
WEB
The prudent hath seen the evil, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished.
YLT
A prudent man forsees the evil, and hides himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
ENG
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
WBT
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
BSB
In context
1A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.