Proverbs 14:7

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

Cross-references

Proverbs 9:6 commands to leave simple ways and walk in insight — a parallel call to separate from folly as in Proverbs 14:7.

Proverbs 13:20 warns that companions of fools suffer harm — reinforcing Proverbs 14:7's advice to leave a fool's presence.

1 Corinthians 5:11 applies the same principle by commanding believers to avoid associating with sinful brothers, extending the wisdom of leaving fools.