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Proverbs 27:12

King James Version (KJV)

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Translations

Proverbs 27:12 - Amplified Bible

A prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished [with suffering].

Proverbs 27:12 - American Standard Version

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Proverbs 27:12 - Bible in Basic English

The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.

Proverbs 27:12 - Darby Bible

A prudent [man] seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; the simple pass on, [and] are punished.

Proverbs 27:12 - English Standard Version

The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.

Proverbs 27:12 - King James Version

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 27:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

El hombre prudente ve el mal y se esconde,
los simples siguen adelante y pagan las consecuencias.

Proverbs 27:12 - The Message

A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks;
   a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered.

 

Proverbs 27:12 - New American Standard Bible

A prudent man sees evil {and} hides himself, The naive proceed {and} pay the penalty.

Proverbs 27:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El hombre prudente ve el mal y se esconde,
Los simples siguen adelante y pagan las consecuencias.

Proverbs 27:12 - World English Bible

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it:

Proverbs 27:12 - Young's Living Translation

The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.

Proverbs 27:12 - Additional Comments

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