Proverbs 24:7-9

Expanded Bible

⁷ Foolish people cannot understand wisdom.
They ·have nothing to say [^Ldo not open their mouth] in ·a discussion [^Lthe gate; ^Cwhere the elders make decisions].

⁸ Whoever makes evil plans
    will be ·known as [called] a ·troublemaker [master schemer].
⁹ ·Making foolish plans [Scheming] is sinful,
    and ·making fun of wisdom is hateful [or people despise mockers].