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Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive, but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.