King James Version
Read in contextSpeak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
All translations
Proverbs 23:9
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextDon't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
American Standard Version
Read in contextSpeak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextIn the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextDo not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.