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Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
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American Standard Version
Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
Christian Standard Bible
Stay away from a foolish person; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
English Standard Version
Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
King James Version
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
New International Version
Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
New King James Version
Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
New Living Translation
Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.
World English Bible
Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.