King James Bible
KJVA prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 27:12
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 27:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and'suffer for it. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; the simple pass on, and are punished. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. | |
World English BibleWEB | A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. |
American Standard Version
ASVA prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and'suffer for it.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; the simple pass on, and are punished.
English Revised Version
ERVA prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
World English Bible
WEBA prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.
American King James Version
AKJVA prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
King James Bible
KJVA prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
American Standard Version
ASVA prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and'suffer for it.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; the simple pass on, and are punished.
English Revised Version
ERVA prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
World English Bible
WEBA prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.
American King James Version
AKJVA prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.