Proverbs 14:7

The Message

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

Cross References

Proverbs 13:20

Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

Proverbs 14:6

Cynics look high and low for wisdom—and never find it; the open-minded find it right on their doorstep!

Proverbs 19:27

If you quit listening, dear child, and strike off on your own, you’ll soon be out of your depth.

Proverbs 23:9

Don’t bother talking sense to fools; they’ll only poke fun at your words.

Ephesians 5:11

Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ. Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!