Proverbs 27:12

Hebrew
ESV
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
NIV
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
NLT
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
LXX
KJV
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 27:11 ← Proverbs 27:12 → Proverbs 27:13

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