Bible in Basic English
"Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words."
— Proverbs 23:9, Bible in Basic English
Do not take the food of him who has an evil eye, or have any desire for his delicate meat:
For as the thoughts of his heart are, so is he: Take food and drink, he says to you; but his heart is not with you.
The food which you have taken will come up again, and your pleasing words will be wasted.
Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words.
Do not let the landmark of the widow be moved, and do not go into the fields of those who have no father;
For their saviour is strong, and he will take up their cause against you.
Give your heart to teaching, and your ears to the words of knowledge.