Proverbs 17:24
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
In context
22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
24 Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
26 It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
Proverbs 17:24 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
- KJV King James Version
- Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
- WEB World English Bible
- Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The face of the intelligent [is] to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool — at the end of the earth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.