Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to 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. English Standard Version The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. 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 Bible Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in 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 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. NASB 1995 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. NASB 1977 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. Legacy Standard Bible Wisdom is in the presence of the one who understands, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. Amplified Bible [Skillful and godly] wisdom is in the presence of a person of understanding [and he recognizes it], But the eyes of a [thickheaded] fool are on 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive, but a fool’s eyes roam 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. Contemporary English Version Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds. English Revised Version Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person, but the eyes of a fool [are looking around]all over the world. Good News Translation An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions. International Standard Version A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective, but a fool looks only to earthly goals. Majority Standard Bible Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. NET Bible Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth. New Heart English Bible Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander everywhere. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe face of the intelligent [is] to wisdom, "" And the eyes of a fool—at the end of the earth. Young's Literal Translation The face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth. Smith's Literal Translation Wisdom, is with the face of him understanding, and the eyes of the foolish one are in the ends of the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version Prudence shines from the face of the wise. The eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth. New American Bible On the countenance of a discerning person is wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. New Revised Standard Version The discerning person looks to wisdom, but the eyes of a fool to the ends of the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe face of a man of understanding is set toward wisdom; but the eyes of a fool are in the depths of the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The face of an intelligent one observes wisdom, and the eyes of a fool are in the depths of the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness…23A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice. 24Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.… Cross References James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Ecclesiastes 2:14 The wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also came to realize that one fate overcomes them both. Matthew 6:22-23 The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. / But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Proverbs 14:6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Proverbs 15:14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. Proverbs 4:25-27 Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. / Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. Ephesians 5:15-17 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. 2 Timothy 3:7 who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Proverbs 10:14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction. Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Treasury of Scripture Wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. before Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Proverbs 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. Ecclesiastes 2:14 The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all. the eyes Proverbs 23:5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Psalm 119:37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Ecclesiastes 6:9 Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. Jump to Previous Discerning Earth End Ends Eyes Face Fool Foolish Fool's Intelligent Keeps Presence Sense Sets Understanding View Wander WisdomJump to Next Discerning Earth End Ends Eyes Face Fool Foolish Fool's Intelligent Keeps Presence Sense Sets Understanding View Wander WisdomProverbs 17 1. Contrasts between the Righteous and the WickedWisdom is the focus of the discerning The Hebrew word for "wisdom" here is "חָכְמָה" (chokmah), which encompasses not only knowledge but also the skillful application of that knowledge in daily life. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was highly valued as a divine gift, often associated with the ability to make sound decisions and live a life pleasing to God. The "discerning" are those who possess "בִּין" (bin), meaning understanding or insight. This phrase suggests that those who are discerning prioritize wisdom, making it the central point of their attention and efforts. In a conservative Christian perspective, this aligns with the call to seek God's wisdom above all else, as it leads to a life of righteousness and fulfillment. but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.--He is looking for her everywhere, while all the time she lies straight before him. (For the thought, comp. Deuteronomy 30:11-14.) Verse 24. - Wisdom is before [the face of] him that hath understanding. The idea is that the intelligent man directs his look towards Wisdom, and therefore she beams upon him with all her light; as the Vulgate puts it, "In the face of the prudent wisdom shines." He has one object to which he directs all his attention (Proverbs 15:14). The Septuagint rendering is not so satisfactory: "The countenance of a prudent man is wise;" he shows in his look and bearing the wisdom that guides him. Thus Ecclesiastes 8:1, "A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed." The eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. A fool has no one definite object in view; he pursues a hundred different things, as they happen to come in his way, but misses the most important quest of all and fritters away the powers which might have aided him to obtain wisdom.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Wisdomחָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom is the focus פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the discerning, מֵבִ֣ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand but the eyes וְעֵינֵ֥י (wə·‘ê·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of a fool כְ֝סִ֗יל (ḵə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool wander to the ends בִּקְצֵה־ (biq·ṣêh-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7097: End, extremity of the earth. אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Proverbs 17:24 NIVProverbs 17:24 NLT Proverbs 17:24 ESV Proverbs 17:24 NASB Proverbs 17:24 KJV Proverbs 17:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 17:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:24 French Bible Proverbs 17:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:24 Wisdom is before the face of one (Prov. 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