Proverbs 24:7

Proverbs 24:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7Wisdom is too high for fools;

in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

7¶Wisdom is too exalted for a fool,

He does not open his mouth at the gate.

7Wisdom is too exalted for a fool,

He does not open his mouth in the gate.

7¶Wisdom is too exalted for a [hardened, arrogant] 24:7 See note 1:7.fool;

He does not open his mouth in the gate [where the city’s rulers sit in judgment].

7Wisdom is too high for a fool;

he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.

7Wisdom is too high for foolish people.

They shouldn’t speak when people meet at the city gate to conduct business.