Proverbs 23:9
King James Version
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Proverbs 23:9 in context
Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
Proverbs 23:8
The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
Proverbs 23:9SELECTED VERSE
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Proverbs 23:10
Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
Proverbs 23:11
For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.