He that telleth a tale to a fool speaketh to one in a slumber: when he hath told his tale, he will say, What is the matter?
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Sirach 22:10
Who so telleth a foole of wisdome, is as a man, which speaketh to one that is a slepe: when he hathe tolde his tale, he saith, What is the matter?
Parallel Translations
But children, being haughty, through disdain and lack of nurture do stain the nobility of their kindred.
But children, being haughty, through disdain and want of nurture do stain the nobility of their kindred.