Proverbs 23:9

Lexham English Bible

⁹In the ears of a fool do not speak,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9

Common English Bible

⁹Don’t speak in the ears of fools,
for they will scorn your insightful words.

¹²Apply your heart^[a] to instruction,
and your ear to sayings of knowledge.

¹²Bring your mind to instruction,
your ear to knowledgeable sayings.

²³Buy truth and do not sell it,
wisdom and instruction and understanding.

²³Buy truth and don’t sell it;
buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Lexham English Bible (LEB)

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Common English Bible (CEB)