King James Bible
KJVWisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 24:7
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 24:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Wisdom is too high for a fool, in the gate he shall not open his mouth. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Wisdom is too high for a fool: he will not open his mouth in the gate. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. | |
World English BibleWEB | Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Wisdom is high for a fool, In the gate he openeth not his mouth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Wisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate. |
American Standard Version
ASVWisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWisdom is too high for a fool, in the gate he shall not open his mouth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWisdom is too high for a fool: he will not open his mouth in the gate.
English Revised Version
ERVWisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWisdom is high for a fool, In the gate he openeth not his mouth.
American King James Version
AKJVWisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate.
King James Bible
KJVWisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
American Standard Version
ASVWisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWisdom is too high for a fool, in the gate he shall not open his mouth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWisdom is too high for a fool: he will not open his mouth in the gate.
English Revised Version
ERVWisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWisdom is high for a fool, In the gate he openeth not his mouth.
American King James Version
AKJVWisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate.