12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,

but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself;

But the simple pass on, and are punished.

12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.

The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;

The simple pass on and are punished.

12 The wise see danger ahead and avoid it,

but fools keep going and get into trouble.

12 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself;

But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

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

12 Sensible people foresee trouble and hide. 

Gullible people go ahead ⸤and⸥ suffer. 

12 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;

the inexperienced keep going and are punished.

12 The clever see danger and hide;

but the simple go on, and suffer for it.

12 When the clever sees danger, he hides;

the simple go on and suffer.

12 Wise people see danger and go to a safe place.

But childish people keep on going and suffer for it.

12 A prudent man sees evil and hides himself,

The naive proceed and pay the penalty.