It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine things; but if what a wise man says will not be heard, let him hold his peace.
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Proverbs 23:9
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 23:1-35EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 23:9We are here directed not to cast pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6) and not to expose things sacred to the contempt and ridicule of profane scoffers. It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of divine things; bu…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 23:9Here is another case in which "sweet words" are lost. Speak not in the ears of a fool. This does not mean, as it would in our English phrase—whisper not to a fool; but do not take the trouble to try to make him understa…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 23:9-11Holding aloof from evil I. THE FOOL. (Proverbs 23:9.) There is "a time to keep silence." Truth may be desecrated in certain company by speech and honoured by silence. Pearls are not to be cast before swine. The silence…Joseph S. Exell and contributors