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Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 17:24 in other translations
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in 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 one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
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In context
21 He who has an unwise son gets sorrow for himself, and the father of a foolish son has no joy.
22 A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.
23 A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.
24 Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitter pain to her who gave him birth.
26 To give punishment to the upright is not good, or to give blows to the noble for their righteousness.
27 He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
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