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Proverbs 23:9 Meaning

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

Context Explained

7For as he thinketh in his heart, 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 ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

10Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

11For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

Key Themes

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Source: Proverbs 23:9