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Proverbs 14:7

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Proverbs 14:7 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive `in him' the lips of knowledge.

    ASV

  • Go away from the foolish man, for you will not see the lips of knowledge.

    BBE

  • Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.

    DBY

  • Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.

    WEB

  • Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge.

    YLT

  • Go from the presence of a foolish man, when you perceive not in him the lips of knowledge.

    ENG

  • Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

    WBT

  • Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

    BSB

In context

5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

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