A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the thoughtless pass on, and are punished.
King James Version (KJV) - Proverbs 27:12 >A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Proverbs 27:12 >The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.