Proverbs 24:7

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:7

BSB
Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.
AKJV
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate.
CPDV
Wisdom is beyond the foolish; at the gate he will not open his mouth.
ERV
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
NHEB
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.
SMT
High things to the foolish is wisdom: in the gate he will not open his mouth.

Commentary for Proverbs 24:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 24:7
Summary
Foolish people lack understanding and restraint
Place
Gate
Event
Fool cannot comprehend learning
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom