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Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he shall not open his mouth.

Proverbs 24:7 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)

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Proverbs 24:7 in other translations

KJV King James Version

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.

WEB World English Bible

Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.

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In context

4 By instruction the storerooms shall be filled with all precious and most beautiful wealth.

5 A wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.

6 Because war is managed by due ordering: and there shall be safety where there are many counsels.

7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he shall not open his mouth.

8 He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool.

9 The thought of a fool is sin: and the detractor is the abomination of men.

10 If thou lose hope, being weary in the day of distress, thy strength shall be diminished.

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