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Proverbs 17:24

English Standard Version

24 The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

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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.

Christian Standard Bible

Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive, but a fool’s eyes roam 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.

New American Standard Bible

Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

New International Version

A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

New King James Version

Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

New Living Translation

Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to 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.