Wisdom is too lofty for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Like. Protestants, "as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: eat "(Haydock)
He is still convinced that his guests will ruin him: or "like one guarding, or trembling for his soul. "Septuagint, "swallowing a hair, he saith "He is afraid of expense, and would allow himself as little as possible.
Diviner. Such endeavour to speak what may come to pass, but are full of anxiety; so the miser's words are contrary to his real sentiments, (Calmet) as the diviner knows that he is imposing on mankind. (Haydock)
