Proverbs 14:7

English Standard Version 2016

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

Cross References

Proverbs 13:20

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Ephesians 5:11

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

1 Corinthians 5:11

But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one.

Proverbs 9:6

Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.”

Proverbs 19:27

Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.

Jeremiah 28:11

And Hananiah spoke in the presence of all the people, saying, “Thus says the Lord: Even so will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon from the neck of all the nations within two years.” But Jeremiah the prophet went his way.