Wisdom for Different Audiences

Proverbs 23:9

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Don't eat the food of a stingy man; don't be greedy for his delicacies.

For he is like someone who keeps accounts -"Eat! Drink!" he says to you, but he doesn't really mean it.

The little you eat you will vomit up, and your compliments will have been wasted.

Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will only despise the common sense in your words.

Don't move the ancient boundary stone or encroach on the land of the fatherless;

for their Redeemer is strong; he will take up their fight against you.

Apply your mind to discipline and your ears to words of knowledge.