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Proverbs 23:9-12
New International Version
Proverbs 23:9-12
New International Version
Saying 10
9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)
Saying 11
10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(B)
or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their Defender(C) is strong;(D)
he will take up their case against you.(E)
Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to instruction(F)
and your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:9-12
King James Version
Proverbs 23:9-12
King James Version
9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
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