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Proverbs 24:7
Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.
Proverbs 24:7 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 24:7 in other translations
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.
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In context
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.
5 A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,
6 for by wise guidance you wage your war, and victory is in many advisors.
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.
8 One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.
9 The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
10 If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.
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