Proverbs 23:9
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9Don’t try to talk sense to a fool; he can’t appreciate it.
Copyright 1966, 1971, 1976, 1992 American Bible Society
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
for he will despise the good sense of your words.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.
Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 Biblica, Inc.
CSBChristian Standard Bible
Don’t speak to a fool,
for he will despise the insight of your words.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Don’t waste your breath on fools,
for they will despise the wisest advice.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
LEBThe Lexham English Bible
In the ears of a fool do not speak,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
Speak not in the ears of a fool:
For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
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