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Proverbs 27:12

The discerning man, seeing evil, hides himself. The little ones, continuing on, sustain losses
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King James Version

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

English Standard Version

The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.

New International Version

The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.