Proverbs 23:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 23:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 23:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 23:9 — KJV
“Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.”
— Proverbs 23:9 (KJV)
Proverbs 23:9 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:9
“Gather unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to record against them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:9: speak, ears, words
“And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid. audience: Heb. ears”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:9: speak, ears, words
“I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:9: speak, ears, wisdom
“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:9: despise, wisdom, words
“He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; righteously: Heb. in righteousnesses uprightly: Heb. uprightnesses oppressions: or, deceits blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:9: speak, ears, despise
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