Proverbs 24:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Wisdom is too high for a fool. — For “wisdom” (literally, wisdoms), comp. note on Proverbs 1:20. He has been too self-willed to learn; so while others express their opinions when the business or justice of his city is being transacted (see above on Proverbs 22:22) he has to remain sheepishly silent.

Proverbs 24:7

7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.