Proverbs 23:9

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

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

Proverbs 23:9 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

6Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, Neither desire thou his dainties:

7For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.

8The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, And lose thy sweet words.

9Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

10Remove not the ancient landmark; And enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

11For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.

12Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.

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