Proverbs 24:7
Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.
In context
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5 A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, 6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory. 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth. 8 Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer.
9 The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind. 10 If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 24:7 in the KJV
Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 24:7 in the NIV
Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.