Proverbs 17:24 - Compare All Versions

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The perceptive find wisdom in their own front yard; fools look for it everywhere but right here.

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom, but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.

Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

[Skillful and godly] wisdom is in the presence of a person of understanding [and he recognizes it], But the eyes of a [thickheaded] fool are on the ends of the earth.

Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

Even the face of a wise man shows his intelligence. But the wandering eyes of a fool will look for wisdom everywhere except right in front of his nose.

The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.