Devine Scripture

Proverbs 23:9

Proverbs chapter 23 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.9This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 36:21

    But they held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

  • Acts 28:25

    And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Spirit through Isaiah the prophet unto your fathers,

  • Acts 13:45

    But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.

  • John 10:20

    And many of them said, He hath a demon, and is mad; why hear ye him?

  • Matthew 7:6

    Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you.

  • Proverbs 26:4

    Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.