Proverbs 17:24

The Message

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

Cross References

Proverbs 14:6

Cynics look high and low for wisdom—and never find it; the open-minded find it right on their doorstep!

Proverbs 15:14

An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.

Proverbs 17:25

A surly, stupid child is sheer pain to a father, a bitter pill for a mother to swallow.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

There’s nothing better than being wise, Knowing how to interpret the meaning of life. Wisdom puts light in the eyes, And gives gentleness to words and manners.