Proverbs 24:7
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.
Webster's Revision
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
World English Bible
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Clarke's Proverbs 24:7 Bible Commentary
A fool - openeth not his mouth in the gate - Is not put into public offices of trust and responsibility.
Barnes's Proverbs 24:7 Bible Commentary
In the gate - Compare the Proverbs 22:22 note.
Wesley's Proverbs 24:7 Bible Commentary
24:7 A fool - For a wicked man, whose sins enfeeble his mind, and make it incapable of wisdom. Openeth not - He knows not how to speak acceptably, and profitably in the publick assembly.
