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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.

Context of Proverbs 14:7

5A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. 6A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding. Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. 8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving. 9Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.

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 your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight."
• Proverbs 13:20Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
• Proverbs 19:27Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
• 1 Corinthians 5:11But 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.
• Ephesians 5:11Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

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
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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