Proverbs 17:24

World English Bible (WEB)

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

In context

22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, 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 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

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.
KJV King James Version: Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in 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.