Proverbs 24:7
Wisdom goes over the heads of stupid people; they have nothing to contribute when important matters are discussed.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
In Context
6for with wise guidance you can go to war; you will be victorious by having many good advisors.
8Anyone who plans to do evil will be seen as a troublemaker.
Cross References
Job 5:4His sons are never safe; they are crushed in court with no one to defend them.
Job 31:21If I raised my hand to hit an orphan, confident that if it came to court the judges would be on my side,
Psalms 92:5Lord, what you do is amazing; your thoughts are very profound!
Proverbs 15:24Life's path for the wise leads upwards, so that they can avoid the grave below.
Proverbs 22:22For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with limited means in court,
Proverbs 31:8Speak up for those who have no voice, for the rights of those marginalized by society.
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 →