King James Version
Proverbs 24:7 in the King James Version says “Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 24 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.”
Proverbs 24:7 · KJV
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. is strong: Heb. is in strength increaseth: Heb. strengtheneth might
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is too high”
H7311to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“he openeth”
H6605to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
“not his mouth”
H6310the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
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