Proverbs 14:7
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.
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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.