Proverbs 23:9

The Passion Translation

A rebellious fool will despise your wise advice, so don’t even waste your time—save your breath!

Cross References

Proverbs 1:7

We cross the threshold of true knowledge when we live in obedient devotion to God. Stubborn know-it-alls will never stop to do this, for they scorn true wisdom and knowledge.

Proverbs 14:7

The words of the wise are like weapons of knowledge. If you need wise counsel, stay away from the fool.

Isaiah 36:21

But they were silent, and no one answered him a word, for King Hezekiah had ordered them, “Do not answer him.”

Matthew 7:6

“Who would hang earrings on a dog’s ear or throw pearls in front of wild pigs? They’ll only trample them under their feet and then turn around and tear you to pieces!

Luke 16:14

Now, the Jewish religious leaders listening to Jesus were lovers of money. They laughed at what he said and mocked his teachings,

John 10:20

Many of them said, “This man is a demon-possessed lunatic! Why would anyone listen to a word he says?”

John 8:52

This prompted the Jewish leaders to say, “Now we know for sure that you’re demon possessed! You just said that those who keep watch over your words will never experience death, but Abraham and all the prophets have died!

John 9:40

Some of the Pharisees were standing nearby and overheard these words. They interrupted Jesus and said, “You mean to tell us that we are blind?”

Acts 17:18

Philosophers of the teachings of Epicurus, and others called Stoics, debated with Paul. When they heard him speak about Jesus and his resurrection, they said, “What strange ideas is this babbler trying to present?” Others said, “He’s peddling some kind of foreign religion.”

Acts 17:32

The moment they heard Paul bring up the topic of resurrection, some of them ridiculed him, then got up and left. But others said, “We want to hear you again later about these things.”