Proverbs 22:3
Proverbs 22:3 The Message (MSG)
A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks; a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered.
Proverbs 22:3 King James Version (KJV)
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: But the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 22:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.
Proverbs 22:3 New Century Version (NCV)
The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.
Proverbs 22:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3 New International Version (NIV)
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 22:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, But the simple pass on and are punished.
Proverbs 22:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it], But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
Proverbs 22:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.