Proverbs 22:3

Proverbs 22:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3The prudent see danger and take refuge,

but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

3A prudent person sees evil and hides himself,

But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.

3The prudent sees the evil and hides himself,

But the naive go on, and are punished for it.

3A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it],

But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].

3The prudent see danger and take cover,

but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

3Wise people see danger and go to a safe place.

But childish people keep going and suffer for it.