Proverbs 27:12 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 27:12 MSG (The Message)
A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks; a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered.
Proverbs 27:12 KJV (King James Version)
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12 NCV (New Century Version)
The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.
Proverbs 27:12 ASV (American Standard Version)
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:12 NIV (New International Version)
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12 NKJV (New King James Version)
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it, But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin]. [Prov 22:3]
Proverbs 27:12 NLT (New Living Translation)
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12 TPT (The Passion Translation)
A wise, shrewd person discerns the danger ahead and prepares himself, but the naïve simpleton never looks ahead and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.