Proverbs 14:7

Proverbs 14:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
• New International Version (NIV)Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

Context of Proverbs 14:7

5A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness speaks lies. 6A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom], But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn]. Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool, For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips. 8The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit. 9Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools], But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God.

Proverbs 14:7 word by word

לֵ֣ךְ מִ֭נֶּגֶד לְאִ֣ישׁ כְּסִ֑יל וּבַל־יָ֝דַ֗עְתָּ שִׂפְתֵי־דָֽעַת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Goיָלַךְyâlak · to walkH3212
• from the presenceנֶ֫גֶדneged · beforeH5048
• of a foolishכְּסִילkesîyl · foolH3684
• manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• when thou perceivestיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• the lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lip: wordsH8193
• of knowledgeדַּ֫עַתda‛ath · knowledgeH1847

Cross-references for Proverbs 14:7

• Proverbs 9:6Leave [behind] your foolishness [and the foolish] and live, And walk in the way of insight and understanding.”
• Proverbs 13:20He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
• Proverbs 19:27Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
• 1 Corinthians 5:11But actually, I have written to you not to associate with any so-called [Christian] brother if he is sexually immoral or greedy, or is an idolater [devoted to anything that takes the place of God], or is a reviler [who insults or slanders or otherwise verbally abuses others], or is a drunkard or a swindler—you must not so much as eat with such a person.
• Ephesians 5:11Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character];

Commentaries on Proverbs 14:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7When thou perceivest not - the lips of knowledge - Instead of דעת daath, knowledge, several MSS. have שקר sheker, a lie. How this reading came I cannot conjecture. The meaning of the adage is plain: Never associate with a vain, empty fellow, when thou perceivest he can neither convey nor receive instruction.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7Verse 7 We discover a wicked man if there is no savour of piety in his discourse.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. Avoid the society of those who cannot teach you.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 14:7

• Company
• Fellowship
• Fool
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• Backslider
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• Poetry
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Commentaries on Proverbs 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings