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Proverbs 22:3

King James Version

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Berean Standard Bible

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

World English Bible

A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.