Proverbs 17:24

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Proverbs 17:24 The Message (MSG)

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

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.

Proverbs 17:24 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

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 New Century Version (NCV)

The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom, but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.

Proverbs 17:24 American Standard Version (ASV)

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 New International Version (NIV)

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

Proverbs 17:24 New King James Version (NKJV)

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

Proverbs 17:24 Amplified Bible (AMP)

[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.

Proverbs 17:24 New Living Translation (NLT)

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

Proverbs 17:24 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Even the face of a wise man shows his intelligence. But the wandering eyes of a fool will look for wisdom everywhere except right in front of his nose.

Proverbs 17:24 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

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