Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: But the simple pass on, and are punished.
In context
1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favour rather than silver and gold. 2 The rich and poor meet together: The LORD is the maker of them all. 3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: But the simple pass on, and are punished. 4 By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:3 in the NIV
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 22:3 in the ESV
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.