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Proverbs 14:7-9
GOD’S WORD Translation
Proverbs 14:7-9
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 Stay away from a fool,
because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.
8 The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
9 Stubborn fools make fun of guilt,
but there is forgiveness among decent people.
Proverbs 14:7-9
New International Version
Proverbs 14:7-9
New International Version
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,(A)
but the folly of fools is deception.(B)
9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 14:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.(A)
8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
9 Fools mock at making restitution,[a]
but there is goodwill among the upright.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:9 Or at guilt offerings
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