Other translations
American Standard Version
But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Abstain from the disputes of fools who are without instruction, for you know that they generate conflict.
Darby Bible Translation
But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.
God's Word
Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments. You know they cause quarrels.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.
International Standard Version
Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.
NET Bible
But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.
New American Standard Bible
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
New International Version
Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
New Living Translation
Again I say, don't get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
Webster's Bible Translation
But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they gender contentions.
Weymouth New Testament
But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;
The World English Bible
But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.