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Keep away from a foolish person,
since you will not learn anything from his lips.
The wisdom of a sensible[a] person is that he understands his way,
but the stupidity of fools is deceptive.[b]
Fools scoff at the idea of guilt,[c]
but favor is found among the upright.

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  1. Proverbs 14:8 Or prudent
  2. Proverbs 14:8 Or deceives them
  3. Proverbs 14:9 Or the need for a guilt offering