Proverbs 27:11-12
New King James Version
11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
(A)That I may answer him who reproaches me.
12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;
The simple pass on and are (B)punished.
Proverbs 27:11-12
New International Version
11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;(A)
then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.(B)
12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(C)
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