Proverbs 24:7
Wisdom is too high for a fool; 1 in the gate he does not open his mouth. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 direction you can wage your war 1 and with many advisors there is victory. 1
8There is one who plans to do evil— 1 people call him a master of schemes. 1
Cross References
Job 5:4His children are far from safety; 1 they are crushed in the city gate. 1 There is no one to rescue them. 1
Job 31:21if I have lifted up my hand against fatherless people 1 because I saw my support in the city gate, 1 then bring charges against me! 1
Psalms 92:5How great are your deeds, Yahweh! 1 Your thoughts are very deep. 1
Proverbs 15:24The path of life leads upward for prudent people, 1 that they may turn away from Sheol beneath. 1
Proverbs 22:22Do not rob the poor because he is poor, 1 or crush the needy at the gate, 1
Proverbs 31:8Speak for those who cannot speak, 1 for the causes of all who are perishing. 1
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 →