Strong's Lexicon בְּאָזְנֵ֣י (bə·’ā·zə·nê)Preposition-b | Noun - fdc Strong's Hebrew 241: 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's Hebrew 408: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) speak תְּדַבֵּ֑ר (tə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1696: 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight to a fool, כְ֭סִיל (ḵə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 3588: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore he will despise יָ֝ב֗וּז (yā·ḇūz) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 936: 1) to despise, hold in contempt, hold as insignificant 1a) (Qal) to despise, show despite toward the wisdom לְשֵׂ֣כֶל (lə·śê·ḵel) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7922: 1) prudence, insight, understanding 1a) prudence, good sense 1b) insight, understanding 1c) cunning, craft (bad sense) of your words. מִלֶּֽיךָ׃ (mil·le·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4405: 1) word, speech, utterance Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleDo not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words. Young's Literal Translation In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t speak to a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words. 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. Parallel Verses New International Version Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words. New Living Translation Don't waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice. English Standard Version Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words. 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. American Standard Version Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words. English Revised Version Speak not in the hearing of a fool; for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. Young's Literal Translation In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words. Cross References Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Proverbs 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 23:8 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words. Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Proverbs 23:6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: Proverbs 23:10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: Proverbs 23:11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. 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