Proverbs 23:9

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

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.

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

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

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

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

KJV King James Version: Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
WEB World English Bible: Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
ASV American Standard Version: Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words.
DBY Darby Translation: Speak not in the ears of a foolish [man], for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
WBS Webster Bible: Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.