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