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Wisdom is too high for a fool: He doesn`t open his mouth in the gate.
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Silence in the Public Square
Commentators explain that "the gate" was the ancient center for justice, business, and civic discussion. A fool's silence in this important place is not a virtue but a public sign of his incompetence. Because he was too self-willed or lazy to pursue knowledge, he has nothing of value to contribute when important community matters are being decided.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the gate - Compare the Proverbs 22:22 note.
19th Century
Anglican
Wisdom is too high for a fool.— For "wisdom" (literally, wisdoms), compare note on Proverbs 1:20. He has been to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wisdom [is] too high for a fool It is out of his reach, he cannot attain it; natural wisdom, or the knowledge of many thi…
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