Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:12
American Standard Version
A prudent man seeth the evil, `and' hideth himself; `But' the simple pass on, `and' suffer for it.
Amplified® Bible
A prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished [with suffering].
Contemporary English Version
Be cautious and hide when you see danger-- don't be stupid and walk right into trouble.
Darby English Version
A prudent [man] seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
Good News Bible
Sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it, but an unthinking person will walk right into it and regret it later.
King James Version
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
New American Standard Bible
A prudent man sees evil {and} hides himself, The naive proceed {and} pay the penalty.
New International Version
The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
New King James Version
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;
The simple pass on and are punished.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty.
Revised Standard Version
A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple go 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.