Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleThe prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. King James Bible A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. American Standard Version A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and'suffer for it. Darby Bible Translation A prudent [man] seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; the simple pass on, [and] are punished. 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. Young's Literal Translation The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished. Proverbs 27:12 /proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 /proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 |