Proverbs 14:7
Go 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. 10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:7 in the NIV
Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:7 in the ESV
Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.