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Proverbs 23:9

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 23:9 - Amplified Bible

Speak not in the ears of a [self-confident] fool, for he will despise the [godly] Wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9 - American Standard Version

Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Proverbs 23:9 - Bible in Basic English

Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9 - Darby Bible

Speak not in the ears of a foolish [man], for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Proverbs 23:9 - English Standard Version

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.

Proverbs 23:9 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 23:9 - La Biblia de las Americas

No hables a oìdos del necio,
porque despreciará la sabidurìa de tus palabras.

Proverbs 23:9 - The Message

Don’t bother talking sense to fools;
   they’ll only poke fun at your words.

Proverbs 23:9 - New American Standard Bible

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

No hables a oìdos del necio,
Porque despreciará la sabidurìa de tus palabras.

Proverbs 23:9 - World English Bible

Don`t speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9 - Young's Living Translation

In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words.

Proverbs 23:9 - Additional Comments

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