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Do not speak to be heard by a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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American Standard Version
Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Christian Standard Bible
Don’t speak to a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.
English Standard Version
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.
King James Version
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
New International Version
Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.
New King James Version
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
New Living Translation
Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.
World English Bible
Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.