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This expression is usually expressed in the negative proverbial form - 'don't cast your pearls before swine', and is found in the Bible, Matthew 7:6, first appearing in English bibles in Tyndale's Bible, 1526:

"Nether caste ye youre pearles before swyne."

The biblical text is generally interpreted to be a warning by Jesus to his followers that they should not offer biblical doctrine to those who were unable to value and appreciate it .

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The phrase "casting pearls before swine" comes from The Bible, specifically from the Gospel of Matthew (7:6). It is used to convey the idea of offering something valuable to those who are unable to appreciate it or to people who do not deserve it.

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