Proverbs 17:24

World English Bible

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

Proverbs 17:24 in other translations

Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

22A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
to pervert the ways of justice.
24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
25A foolish son brings grief to his father,
and bitterness to her who bore him.
26Also to punish the righteous is not good,
nor to flog officials for their integrity.