Proverbs 23:9
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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Context
7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart not with you.
8 The morsel you hast eaten shall you vomit up, and lose your sweet words.
9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
11 For their redeemer mighty; he shall plead their cause with you.