Proverbs 23:9

"You will vomit up the morsel which you have eaten and waste your pleasant words."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that speaking foolishly or inappropriately can lead to regret, as one's words may cause harm or be easily dismissed, making any pleasant speech ineffective or even harmful. It emphasizes the importance of careful and wise speech, particularly when dealing with those who are not receptive to truth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The “fool” here is one willfully and persistently deaf to it, almost identical with the scorner.

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