7 Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

Other Translations of Proverbs 14:7

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

7 Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.

The Message

7 Escape quickly from the company of fools; they're a waste of your time, a waste of your words.

New King James Version

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

New Living Translation

7 Stay away from fools, for you won't find knowledge on their lips.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:7

Commentary on Proverbs 14:7

(Read Proverbs 14:7)

We discover a wicked man if there is no savour of piety in his discourse.