NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Speakdabar (daw-bar') perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue not in the ears 'ozen (o'-zen) broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man) -- + advertise, audience, + displease, ear, hearing, + show. of a fool kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). for he will despise buwz (booz) to disrespect -- contemn, despise, utterly. the wisdom sekel (seh'-kel) intelligence; by implication, success -- discretion, knowledge, policy, prudence, sense, understanding, wisdom, wise. of thy words millah (mil-law') a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic -- + answer, by-word, matter, any thing (what) to say, to speak(-ing), speak, talking, word. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words. King James Bible Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don't speak to a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words. International Standard Version Don't speak when a fool is listening, because he'll despise your wise words. NET Bible Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do not speak in front of a fool because he despises your words. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not talk directly to a fool, because he will despise the wisdom of your words. King James 2000 Bible Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of your words. Links Proverbs 23:9Proverbs 23:9 NIV Proverbs 23:9 NLT Proverbs 23:9 ESV Proverbs 23:9 NASB Proverbs 23:9 KJV |
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