Proverbs 24:7
Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
In Context
6For by wise guiding you will overcome in war: and in a number of wise guides there is salvation.
8He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
Cross References
Job 5:4Now his children have no safe place, and they are crushed before the judges, for no one takes up their cause.
Job 31:21If my hand had been lifted up against him who had done no wrong, when I saw that I was supported by the judges;
Psalms 92:5\92:4\For you, O Lord, have made me glad through your work; I will have joy in the works of your hands.
Proverbs 15:24Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
Proverbs 22:22Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:
Proverbs 31:8Let your mouth be open for those who have no voice, in the cause of those who are ready for death.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:4-7
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 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. We are tempted to envy those that grow rich, and raise their estates and families, by such unjust courses as our consciences will by no means suffer us to use. But, to set aside that… Read the whole commentary →