Proverbs 17:24

Proverbs 17:24 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,

but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

24Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding,

But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

24Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding,

But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

24[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.

24Wisdom is the focus of the discerning,

but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

24Anyone who understands what is right keeps wisdom in view.

But the eyes of a foolish person look everywhere else.