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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 14, Verse 8

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7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
King James Version
The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
American Standard Version
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
New English Translation
The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
World English Bible
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
16
A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.