Proverbs 14:7

Proverbs 14:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7Stay away from a fool,

for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

7Leave the presence of a fool,

Or you will not 14:7 Lit knowdiscern 14:7 Lit lipswords of knowledge.

7Leave the presence of a fool,

Or you will not discern words of knowledge.

7Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,

For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.

7Stay away from a foolish man;

you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

7Stay away from a foolish person.

You won’t find knowledge in what they say.