Proverbs 27:12
ContextNET © | A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going 1 and suffer for it. |
NIV © | The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. |
NASB © | A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty. |
NLT © | A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. |
MSG © | A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks; a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered. |
BBE © | The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble. |
NRSV © | The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. |
NKJV © | A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. |
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NET © | A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going 1 and suffer for it. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “go on”; the word “right” is supplied in the translation to clarify the meaning: The naive person, oblivious to impending danger, meets it head on. |