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Proverbs 23:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Proverbs 23:9

Verse 9 of 35

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 23:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 23:9

Theological / Devotional

Speak not. That is, do not try to make the fool hear and understand wisdom. His heavy mind is so set on his own foolish way that your words are lost (see ch. 1:22). All you are likely to gain is his resentment.

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