Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:9

BSB
Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
AKJV
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
CPDV
Do not speak into the ears of the unwise. They will despise the doctrine of your eloquence.
ERV
Speak not in the hearing of a fool; for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
NHEB
Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
SMT
In the ears of the foolish thou shalt not speak, for he will despise for the understanding of thy words.

Commentary for Proverbs 23:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:9
Summary
Wisdom wasted on unreceptive minds
Event
Advising against instructing fools
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom