Proverbs 17:24

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 24

The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness.

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