Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Ver. 9. Speak not in the ears of a fool.] That is, of a wilful fool, that seldom asketh council, but never followeth any, as it is said of James, King of Scotland. a See Trapp on " Pro 9:7 " See Trapp on " Pro 9:8 " See Trapp on " Mat 7:6 "
a Daniel's History.