Proverbs 23:9 Cross References - Leeser

⁹ Speak not before the ears of a fool; for he will despise the intelligence of thy words.

⁷ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: wisdom and instruction fools alone despise.

⁷ He that correcteth a scorner acquireth for himself abuse; and he that reproveth the wicked getteth himself a blemish. ⁸ Do not correct a scorner, lest he hate thee: reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

⁴ Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest thou also become equal unto him. ⁵ Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

²¹ But they remained silent, and answered him not a word; for it was the king’s command, saying, Ye shall not answer him.