17:23 17:23

Proverbs 17:24

17:25 17:25

Bible Versions

¶ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom {H2451} is before him that hath understanding {H6440}{H995}; but the eyes {H5869} of a fool {H3684} are in the ends {H7097} of the earth {H776}.
The discerning person focuses on wisdom there before him, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
  • 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.
  • Ecclesiastes 8:1

    ¶ Who [is] as the wise [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
  • Proverbs 14:6

    ¶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
  • Psalms 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.
  • 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.
  • John 7:17

    If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or [whether] I speak of myself.
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