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

International Standard Version

⁹Don’t speak when a fool is listening,
because he’ll despise your wise words.

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

¹²Learn diligently,
and listen to words of knowledge.

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

²³Purchase truth, but don’t sell it;
store up^[a] wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

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