Proverbs 23:9
World English Bible
9 Don’t speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:9
Lexham English Bible
9 In the ears of a fool do not speak,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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
World English Bible
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
and your ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
Lexham English Bible
12 Apply your heart[a] to instruction,
and your ear to sayings of knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:12 Or “mind”
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
World English Bible
23 Buy the truth, and don’t sell it.
Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
Proverbs 23:23
Lexham English Bible
23 Buy truth and do not sell it,
wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Proverbs 23:23
New International Version
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(A)
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