Proverbs 17:24 - The Scriptures 1998 Wisdom is before the face of the understanding one, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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. American Standard Version (1901) Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Common English Bible Wisdom is right in front of those with understanding, but the eyes of fools are off to the edges 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth. |