9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.
9 In the ears of a fool do not speak, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.
12 Apply your heart[a] to instruction, and your ear to sayings of knowledge.
23 (A)Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
23 Buy truth and do not sell it, wisdom and instruction and understanding.
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