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Proverbs 23:9
New Living Translation
Proverbs 23:9
New Living Translation
9 Don’t waste your breath on fools,
for they will despise the wisest advice.
Proverbs 23:9
Common English Bible
Proverbs 23:9
Common English Bible
9 Don’t speak in the ears of fools,
for they will scorn your insightful words.
Proverbs 23:9
New International Version
Proverbs 23:9
New International Version
Saying 10
9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)
Proverbs 23:12
New Living Translation
Proverbs 23:12
New Living Translation
12 Commit yourself to instruction;
listen carefully to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
Common English Bible
Proverbs 23:12
Common English Bible
12 Bring your mind to instruction,
your ear to knowledgeable sayings.
Proverbs 23:12
New International Version
Proverbs 23:12
New International Version
Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to instruction(A)
and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:23
New Living Translation
Proverbs 23:23
New Living Translation
23 Get the truth and never sell it;
also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.
Proverbs 23:23
Common English Bible
Proverbs 23:23
Common English Bible
23 Buy truth and don’t sell it;
buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Proverbs 23:23
New International Version
Proverbs 23:23
New International Version
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(A)
New Living Translation (NLT)
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New International Version (NIV) 
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