Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
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 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:24 Context
21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. 22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. 27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
"Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth." Proverbs 17:24 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding ; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Other Translations for Proverbs 17:24
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 17:24
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.
Wisedome is before him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the ends of the earth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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