The prudentseesthe eviland hideshimself, But the naivegoon, and are punishedfor it.
A prudentmanseesevil[and] hideshimself, The naiveproceed[and] paythe penalty.
A wisemanis cautiousand turnsawayfrom evil,But a foolis arrogantand careless.
A manwho hardens[his] neckafter much reproofWill suddenlybe brokenbeyondremedy.
By faithNoah,being warned[by God] aboutthings not yetseen,in reverencepreparedan arkfor the salvationof his household,by whichhe condemnedthe world,and becamean heirof the righteousnesswhich is accordingto faith.
And I sawamong the naive,[And] discernedamong the youthsA youngmanlackingsense,
sothat by twounchangeablethingsin whichit is impossiblefor Godto lie,we who have taken refugewould havestrongencouragementto take holdof the hopeset beforeus.
"Howlong,O naiveones,will you lovebeing simple-minded?And scoffersdelightthemselves in scoffingAnd foolshateknowledge?
The rewardof humility[and] the fearof the LORDAre riches,honorand life.
