Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Speak not in the ears of a foolish [man], for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

World English Bible (WEB)

Don't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words.