9 Do not speak to fools,

for they will scorn your prudent words.

9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,

for he will despise the good sense of your words.

9 Speak not in the ears of a fool:

For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

9 Don’t waste your breath on fools,

for they will despise the wisest advice.

9 Don’t speak to fools;

they will only ignore your wise words.

9 Speak not in the hearing of a fool;

For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

9 Speak not in the ears of a foolish man, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

9 Do not talk directly to a fool, 

because he will despise the wisdom of your words. 

9 Don’t speak to a fool,

for he will despise the insight of your words.

9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,

who will only despise the wisdom of your words.

9 In the ears of a fool do not speak,

for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

9 Don’t speak to a foolish person.

He will laugh at your wise words.

9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,

For he will despise the wisdom of your words.