KJVA prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; Butthe simple pass on, and suffer for it.
The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.
A prudent [man] seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
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