Wisdom. Hebrew, plural. true wisdom. See notes on Proverbs 1:20; Proverbs 9:1. and Compare Proverbs 14:1.
is too high. seems to be, or is regarded as coral: i.e. as an ornament costly, and, to him, unattainable. Occurs three times (here, Job 28:18, and Ezekiel 27:16).
fool. Hebrew. 'evil. See note on Proverbs 1:7.
openeth not his mouth in the gate: i.e. where the judges sit.. fool is not appointed as. judge.