Proverbs 9:6
The Scripture
(6) Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 9 Solomon recounts the tale of a wise woman who is praised for her insight, while a foolish woman is mocked for lacking it. The chapter teaches that the fear of the Lord and true wisdom are superior to wealth and mere knowledge.
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