Proverbs 14:6-8

New Catholic Bible

⁶ In vain does a scoffer^[a] seek wisdom,
    but knowledge comes easily to the man of discernment.
⁷ Do not remain in the presence of a fool,
    for you will not gain any wisdom there.
⁸ The prudent possess the wisdom to follow the right way,
    but the folly of fools misleads them.