(A)Do not speak [a]to be heard by a fool,
For he will (B)despise the wisdom of your words.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of a

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

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Notas al pie

  1. 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.
  2. 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.