Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words.
Speak not in the ears of a foolish [man], for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XXIII. Cautions against Luxury and Covetousness. 1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. 3 Be not desirous…