Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:3
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
When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it-- be smart and hide.
Darby English Version
A prudent [man] seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but 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
The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.
New International Version
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge,
but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
New King James Version
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,
But the simple pass on and are punished.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and suffer punishment for it.
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, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished.