9 Don’t speak to[a] a fool,for he will despise the insight of your words.(A)
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.
12 Apply yourself to disciplineand listen to words of knowledge.
12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.
23 Buy—and do not sell—truth,wisdom, instruction, and understanding.(A)
23 (A)Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
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