Proverbs 9:7 gives the same warning: correcting a scoffer brings abuse — reinforcing why not to speak to a fool.

Proverbs 9:8 adds that reproving a scoffer makes him hate you — directly echoing the despising of words here.

Proverbs 26:4 advises not answering a fool 'lest you be like him' — a similar caution against engaging foolish talk.

Proverbs 26:5 says answer a fool 'lest he be wise in his own eyes' — a different tactic, but still about dealing with fools.

Isaiah 36:21 shows Hezekiah's men obeying the command to not answer Rabshakeh — a narrative example of the principle.

Matthew 7:6 warns against giving what is holy to dogs — the same idea of not wasting truth on those who will despise it.

In John 8:52, the Jews despise Jesus' teaching, calling him demon-possessed—a direct example of fools rejecting wise words.

In John 9:30-34, the Pharisees despise the healed man's reasoning and cast him out—they act as fools despising wisdom.

In John 10:20, many say Jesus has a demon and is insane—clear case of fools despising wise words.

Acts 13:45 shows Jews contradicting Paul and reviling him — illustrating what happens when you speak to fools who despise the message.

Acts 13:46 records Paul turning to Gentiles after Jews reject the word — applying the principle of not persisting with fools.

In Acts 17:18, Epicurean and Stoic philosophers mock Paul as a babbler—despising his wise message.

In Acts 17:32, some mock the resurrection message—they despise the good sense of Paul's words.

Acts 28:25-28 quotes Isaiah about people who hear but never understand — confirming the futility of speaking to those who despise truth.

In 1 Corinthians 1:21-24, the world sees Christ crucified as foolishness—fulfilling the proverb that fools despise divine wisdom.

In 1 Corinthians 4:10-13, apostles are treated as fools and despised—illustrating the world's rejection of their wise message.