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Proverbs 14:6-8
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6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
    but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
7 Leave the presence of a fool,
    for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceiving.

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Proverbs 14:6-8
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6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(A)

7 Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(B)
    but the folly of fools is deception.(C)

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