Proverbs 24:7
King James Version (KJV)
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
In context
5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Proverbs 24:7 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
- WEB World English Bible
- Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open 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.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Wisdom [is] high for a fool, In the gate he openeth not his mouth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Wisdom is too high for a fool: he will not open his mouth in the gate.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.