Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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English Standard Version
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
New International Version
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
Catholic Public Domain Version
The clever saw evil and hid himself. The innocent continued on and was afflicted with damage