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Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
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Proverbs 17:24
[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.
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New Living Translation
Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Update Bible Version
Wisdom is before the face of him that has understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is before the face of him that has understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
New Century Version
The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom, but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.
The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom, but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.
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.
Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.
Webster's Bible Translation
Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
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.
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
English Standard Version
The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Wisdom schyneth in the face of a prudent man; the iyen of foolis ben in the endis of erthe.
Wisdom schyneth in the face of a prudent man; the iyen of foolis ben in the endis of erthe.
English Revised Version
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Berean Standard Bible
Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to 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.
Contemporary English Version
Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds.
Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds.
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.
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Bible in Basic English
Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
Complete Jewish Bible
The discerning person focuses on wisdom there before him, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
The discerning person focuses on wisdom there before him, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Darby Translation
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Easy-to-Read Version
Intelligent people think about what needs to be done here and now. Fools are always dreaming about faraway places.
Intelligent people think about what needs to be done here and now. Fools are always dreaming about faraway places.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
King James Version (1611)
Wisedome is before him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the ends of the earth.
Wisedome is before him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the ends of the earth.
New Life Bible
Wisdom is with the one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is with the one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
New Revised Standard
The discerning person looks to wisdom, but the eyes of a fool to the ends of the earth.
The discerning person looks to wisdom, but the eyes of a fool to the ends of the earth.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Wisdome is in the face of him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the corners of the world.
Wisdome is in the face of him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the corners of the world.
George Lamsa Translation
The face of a man of understanding is set toward wisdom; but the eyes of a fool are in the depths of the earth.
The face of a man of understanding is set toward wisdom; but the eyes of a fool are in the depths of the earth.
Good News Translation
An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions.
An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Before the face of the discerning, is wisdom, but, the eyes of a dullard, are in the ends of the earth.
Before the face of the discerning, is wisdom, but, the eyes of a dullard, are in the ends of the earth.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in 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.
A man of understanding sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Wisdome [shineth] in the face of hym that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of fooles wander throughout al landes.
Wisdome [shineth] in the face of hym that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of fooles wander throughout al landes.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth.
The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth.
Christian Standard Bible®
Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
Hebrew Names Version
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the eretz.
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the eretz.
King James Version
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Lexham English Bible
He who understands sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool, to the end of the earth.
He who understands sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool, to the end of the earth.
Literal Translation
With the face of the wise is wisdom, but a fool's eyes are in the ends of the earth.
With the face of the wise is wisdom, but a fool's eyes are in 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.
The face of the intelligent [is] to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Wy?dome shyneth in ye face of him yt hath vnderstondinge, but ye eyes of fooles wandre thorow out all lodes.
Wy?dome shyneth in ye face of him yt hath vnderstondinge, but ye eyes of fooles wandre thorow out all lodes.
THE MESSAGE
The perceptive find wisdom in their own front yard; fools look for it everywhere but right here.
The perceptive find wisdom in their own front yard; fools look for it everywhere but right here.
New American Standard Bible
Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on 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.
Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Legacy Standard Bible
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who understands,But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who understands,But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Contextual Overview
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.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
before: Proverbs 14:6, Proverbs 15:14, Ecclesiastes 2:14, Ecclesiastes 8:1, John 7:17
the eyes: Proverbs 23:5, Psalms 119:37, Ecclesiastes 6:9, 1 John 2:16
Reciprocal: Proverbs 8:9 - General Proverbs 24:7 - too Ecclesiastes 8:5 - a wise Matthew 11:19 - But
Cross-References
Genesis 12:4
So Abram departed [in faithful obedience] as the LORD had directed him; and Lot [his nephew] left with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.
So Abram departed [in faithful obedience] as the LORD had directed him; and Lot [his nephew] left with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me].
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me].
Genesis 17:17
Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, "Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? And shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?"
Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, "Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? And shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?"
Genesis 17:19
But God said, "No, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son indeed, and you shall name him Isaac (laughter); and I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant and with his descendants after him.
But God said, "No, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son indeed, and you shall name him Isaac (laughter); and I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant and with his descendants after him.
Genesis 17:20
"As for Ishmael, I have heard and listened to you; behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will greatly multiply him [through his descendants]. He will be the father of twelve princes (chieftains, sheiks), and I will make him a great nation.
"As for Ishmael, I have heard and listened to you; behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will greatly multiply him [through his descendants]. He will be the father of twelve princes (chieftains, sheiks), and I will make him a great nation.
Romans 4:11
He received the sign of circumcision, a seal or confirmation of the righteousness which he had by faith while [he was still] uncircumcised—this was so that he would be the [spiritual] father of all who believe without being circumcised—so that righteousness would be credited to them,
He received the sign of circumcision, a seal or confirmation of the righteousness which he had by faith while [he was still] uncircumcised—this was so that he would be the [spiritual] father of all who believe without being circumcised—so that righteousness would be credited to them,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding,.... Is near him, to direct and assist him; it is before him as a rule to walk by, and it is the mark he aims at. A man of spiritual understanding has the book of wisdom before him, the Scriptures of truth, which are able to make a man wise to salvation; and he steers his course according to them; he sets Christ, the Wisdom of God, always before him; and keeps his eye on the mark for the prize, all the while he is running his Christian race: or, "in the face of an understanding man is wisdom" a; it is to be seen in his countenance, which is grave and composed;
but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth; where wisdom is not to be found, it is far off from him; his mind is wandering after every object, is unsettled and unfixed to anything; and which may be discerned in his eyes, which are rolling about and turning, first one way and then another; and which shows the levity and inconstancy of his mind.
a ×ת ×¤× × ×××× ×××× "in facie prudentis (lucet) sapientia", V. L. so Vatablus, Mercerus, Gejerus, Piscator, Noldius, p. 140. No. 665. "in vultu intelligentis sapientia", Schultens
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Before him - Set straight before his eyes as the mark to which they look. Others, following the Septuagint and Vulgate, interpret the verse, Wisdom is seen in the clear, stedfast look of the wise man as contrasted with the wandering gaze of the fool.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 17:24. Are in the ends of the earth. — Wisdom is within the sight and reach at every man: but he whose desires are scattered abroad, who is always aiming at impossible things, or is of an unsteady disposition, is not likely to find it.
