Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 14:7
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Berean Standard Bible
Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
King James Version
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
World English Bible
Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
American Standard Version
Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 14
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
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