Proverbs 17:24

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

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

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, 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.