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