A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. NIV

A prudent person forsees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. NLT

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. ASV

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

Proverbs 23:3

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 NIV

For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:14,15 NIV



"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24 NIV

Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out. Psalms 10:15 NIV

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Corithians 14:33 NIV