Proverbs 23:9
ContextNET © | Do not speak in the ears of a fool, 1 for he will despise the wisdom of your words. 2 |
NIV © | Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words. |
NASB © | Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words. |
NLT © | Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice. |
MSG © | Don't bother talking sense to fools; they'll only poke fun at your words. |
BBE © | Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words. |
NRSV © | Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, who will only despise the wisdom of your words. |
NKJV © | Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words. |
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NET © | Do not speak in the ears of a fool, 1 for he will despise the wisdom of your words. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 sn The mention of “the ears” emphasizes the concerted effort to get the person’s undivided attention. However, a fool rejects instruction and discipline. 2 sn Saying number nine indicates that wisdom is wasted on a fool. The literature of Egypt has no specific parallel to this one. |