Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:24
American Standard Version
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Amplified® Bible
A man of understanding sets skillful {and} godly Wisdom before his face, but the eyes of a [self-confident] fool are on the ends of the earth.
Contemporary English Version
Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds.
Darby English Version
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Good News Bible
An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions.
King James Version
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
New American Standard Bible
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
New International Version
A discerning man keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Wisdom emanates from the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool move to the ends of the earth.
Revised Standard Version
A man of understanding sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Young's Literal Translation
The face of the intelligent `is' to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.