Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:24
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Berean Standard Bible
Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
King James Version
Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
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.
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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
24 Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, 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 It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
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