Proverbs 17:24
“Wisedome is before him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the ends of the earth.”
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Proverbs 17:24 Context
22A merrie heart doth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome, to peruert the wayes of iudgement. 24Wisedome is before him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the ends of the earth. 25A foolish sonne is a griefe to his father, & bitternes to her that bare him. 26Also to punish the iust is not good, nor to strike princes for equitie.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
- King James Version
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
- Basic English Bible
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
- Darby Bible
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
- Webster's Bible
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
- World English Bible
The face of the intelligent [is] to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:24
17:24 In the face - His wisdom appears even in his looks. The eyes - Minding most, those things which are remotest from him, and least concern him.