Proverbs 17:24 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 17:24 NIV (New International Version)

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

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Proverbs 17:24 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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

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Proverbs 17:24 NLT (New Living Translation)

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

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Proverbs 17:24 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive, but a fool’s eyes  roam to the ends of the earth.

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Proverbs 17:24 KJV (King James Version)

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

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Proverbs 17:24 NKJV (New King James Version)

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

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Proverbs 17:24 MSG (The Message)

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

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Proverbs 17:24 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

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

Proverbs 17:24 AMP (Amplified Bible)

[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.

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Proverbs 17:24 NET (New English Translation)

Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

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