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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 24, Verse 7

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For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
King James Version
Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
American Standard Version
Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
New English Translation
Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.
World English Bible
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.
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He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
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The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.
10
[If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small.
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If thou forbear to deliver [them that are] drawn unto death, and [those that are] ready to be slain;
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If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider [it]? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth [not] he know [it]? and shall [not] he render to [every] man according to his works?
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My son, eat thou honey, because [it is] good; and the honeycomb, [which is] sweet to thy taste:
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So [shall] the knowledge of wisdom [be] unto thy soul: when thou hast found [it], then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
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Lay not wait, O wicked [man], against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
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For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
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Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: