7Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.


In Context

4 Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.

7 Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.

8 The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.

9 A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.

Proverbs 14:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:7Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:7Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:7Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:7Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when you perceive not in him the lips of knowledge.