Proverbs 17:24 | |
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 around]all 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. 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. | |
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