| Proverbs 17:24 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person, but the eyes of a fool are looking aroundall over the world.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| 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. |
| DBY: | Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. |
| ERV: | Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. |
| JPS: | Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. |
| WBS: | Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. |
| WEB: | Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. |
| YLT: | The face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth. |
| Proverbs 17:24 Cross References |
| XREF: | Ecclesiastes 2:14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| GSB: | 17:24 Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the {m} ends of the earth.
(m) That is, wander to and fro, and seek not after wisdom. |
| WES: | 17:24 In the face - His wisdom appears even in his looks. The eyes - Minding most, those things which are remotest from him, and least concern him. |
| MHC: | 17:19. If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin. 20. There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have paid dear for an unbridled tongue. 21. This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child. 22. It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful. 23. The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes. 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. 25. Wicked children despise the authority of their father, and the tenderness of their mother. 26. It is very wrong to find fault for doing what is duty. 27,28. A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be. |
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