KJV:
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
NASB:
"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!" To him who lacks understanding she says,
KJV:
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
NASB:
"Forsake your folly and live, And proceed in the way of understanding."
KJV:
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
NASB:
"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," And to him who lacks understanding she says,
KJV:
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
NASB:
The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
KJV:
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
NASB:
The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
KJV:
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
NASB:
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
KJV:
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
NASB:
When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
KJV:
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
NASB:
The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.