Proverbs 23:9 — compare English translations
Compare translationsProverbs 23:9 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
Don't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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King James Version Public Domain
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
Do not speak in the ears of a stupid, for he will show contempt for the insight of your words.
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