Silence the Fool Within
Proverbs 23:9 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Proverbs 23 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Proverbs 23:9 warns not to speak to a fool, because they will despise your wisdom. It suggests wisdom is best received by a receptive inner state, not through forceful outer argument.
Neville's Inner Vision
To the wise, the fool is a sign that your present state of consciousness cannot hear what you claim is true. Speak not in their ear, for their resistance is the measure of your own inner vibration. If you force words at the outer, you feed a dish that cannot be eaten; instead, turn within. The I AM that you are is the listener of all speech. When you feel the urge to defend your wisdom, imagine the scene altered: the other is fully receptive, their mind at ease, your words sinking as assurance into their heart. This is not denial of truth, but a transformation of the scene in imagination until it feels real. You are not changing the person; you are changing your state of consciousness, and the outer world follows your inner conviction. Let your mind frame the situation as one where wisdom already takes root in the other, and your own inner seal rests in quiet assurance.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes and revise the scene: the listener nods, accepts, and expresses gratitude for your words; then, feel the inner truth as already accomplished.
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