Proverbs 23:9

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Proverbs 23:9 American Standard Version (ASV)

Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Proverbs 23:9 The Message (MSG)

Don’t bother talking sense to fools; they’ll only poke fun at your words.

Proverbs 23:9 King James Version (KJV)

Speak not in the ears of a fool: For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Proverbs 23:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9 New Century Version (NCV)

Don’t speak to fools; they will only ignore your wise words.

Proverbs 23:9 New International Version (NIV)

Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.

Proverbs 23:9 New King James Version (NKJV)

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 23:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)

¶Do not speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words. [Is 32:6]

Proverbs 23:9 New Living Translation (NLT)

Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.

Proverbs 23:9 The Passion Translation (TPT)

A rebellious fool will despise your wise advice, so don’t even waste your time—save your breath!

Proverbs 23:9 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.