Proverbs 23:9 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words.
English ASV
Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
English Amplified
Speak not in the ears of a [self-confident] fool, for he will despise the [godly] Wisdom of your words. [Isa. 32:6.]
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
Speak not in the ears of a [self-confident] fool, for he will despise the [godly] Wisdom of your words. [Isa. 32:6.]
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Don’t speak to a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
Speak not in the ears of a foolish [man], for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
English EASY 2024
—9— Do not speak to foolish people. They will think that your wise words are silly.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Don't try to teach fools. They will make fun of your wise words. — 10 —
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Don't try to talk sense to a fool; he can't appreciate it.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Do not talk directly to a fool, because he will despise the wisdom of your words.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Don't speak to a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.
English KJV 1611
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
English LSB
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the insight of your speech.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
Speak not in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Speak not for the fool's hearing; he will despise the wisdom of your words.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Don't speak to a foolish person. He will laugh at your wise words.
English NIV
Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words.
English NKJ 1982
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
English NLT
Don't waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, who will only despise the wisdom of your words.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
A rebellious fool will despise your wise advice, so don’t even waste your time—save your breath!
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Don't waste your breath on a rebel. He will despise the wisest advice.
English Tyndale 1537
Tell nothing into the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.