Proverbs 17:24

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:24

BSB
Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
AKJV
Wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
CPDV
Prudence shines from the face of the wise. The eyes of the foolish are on 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.
NHEB
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander everywhere.
SMT
Wisdom, is with the face of him understanding, and the eyes of the foolish one are in the ends of the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 17:24

WisdomH2451Noun FeminineisbeforehimthathathunderstandingH995VerbbuttheeyesH5869NounofafoolH3684Noun MasculineareintheendsH7097Noun MasculineoftheearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 17:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:24
Summary
Wise person focuses on relevant goals
Event
Contrast of perception
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom