Proverbs 23:9

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⁹Don’t speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9

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⁹Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
who will only despise the wisdom of your words.^(A)

¹²Apply your heart to instruction,
and your ears to the words of knowledge.

¹²Apply your mind to instruction
and your ear to words of knowledge.^(A)

²³Buy the truth, and don’t sell it.
Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

²³Buy truth, and do not sell it;
buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.^(A)

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