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


In Context

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

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

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

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

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

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

Proverbs 14:7 in Other Translations

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:7Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.

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.