Proverbs 14:7

Modern English Version

Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with wise men will be wise, but a companion of fools will suffer evil.

Ephesians 5:11

And do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness; instead, expose them.

1 Corinthians 5:11

But I have written to you not to keep company with any man who is called a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner. Do not even eat with such a person.

Proverbs 9:6

Forsake foolishness and live, and proceed in the way of understanding.”

Proverbs 19:27

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

Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and does not find it, but knowledge comes easily to him who is discerning.

Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Jeremiah 28:11

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