Proverbs 23:9

World English Bible

⁹Don’t speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9

New English Translation

⁹Do not speak in the ears of a fool,^[a]
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.^[b]

Proverbs 23:9 sn The mention of “the ears” emphasizes the concerted effort to get the person’s undivided attention. However, a fool rejects instruction and discipline.
Proverbs 23:9 sn Saying number nine indicates that wisdom is wasted on a fool. The literature of Egypt has no specific parallel to this one.

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