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Proverbs 17:24

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 17:24 - Amplified Bible

A man of understanding sets skillful {and} godly Wisdom before his face, but the eyes of a [self-confident] fool are on the ends of the earth.

Proverbs 17:24 - 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.

Proverbs 17:24 - Bible in Basic English

Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.

Proverbs 17:24 - Darby Bible

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

Proverbs 17:24 - English Standard Version

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

Proverbs 17:24 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 17:24 - La Biblia de las Americas

En presencia del que tiene entendimiento está la sabidurìa,
pero los ojos del necio están en los extremos de la tierra.

Proverbs 17:24 - The Message

The perceptive find wisdom in their own front yard;
   fools look for it everywhere but right here.

 

Proverbs 17:24 - New American Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 17:24 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

En presencia del que tiene entendimiento está la sabidurìa,
Pero los ojos del necio están en los extremos de la tierra.

Proverbs 17:24 - 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.

Proverbs 17:24 - Young's Living Translation

The face of the intelligent [is] to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.

Proverbs 17:24 - Additional Comments

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