Proverbs 23:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Speak not in the ears of a fool. — Do not waste thy time in explaining matters to him.

A fool. — A dull, stupid person. (Comp. Proverbs 1:22.)

Proverbs 23:9

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