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Proverbs 24:7

Unattainable to a foolish man, are the dictates of wisdom, in the gate, he openeth not his mouth.

Proverbs 24:7 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible

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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 And, in knowledge, chambers are filled, with all acquisitions, costly and fair.

5 A wise man, is mighty, and, a man of knowledge, becometh alert in vigour.

6 Surely, with concerted measures, shalt thou make for thyself war, and, success, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.

7 Unattainable to a foolish man, are the dictates of wisdom, in the gate, he openeth not his mouth.

8 He that deviseth to do mischief, him, shall men call, a master of plots.

9 The purpose of folly, is sin, and, an abomination to mankind, is a buffoon.

10 Thou hast been slothful in the day of straitness, Strait, is thy strength.

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