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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.

World English Bible (WEB)

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Alta está para el insensato la sabiduría: en la puerta no abrirá él su boca.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La sabiduría no es para el necio, que en la asamblea del pueblo nada tiene que decir.

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