12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,

but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

12 The prudent sees danger and hides himself,

but the simple go on and suffer for it.

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.