King James Bible
KJVWisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:24
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Proverbs 17:24 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. | |
World English BibleWEB | Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool — at the end of the earth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. |
American Standard Version
ASVWisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
English Revised Version
ERVWisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool — at the end of the earth.
American King James Version
AKJVWisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
King James Bible
KJVWisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
American Standard Version
ASVWisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
English Revised Version
ERVWisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool — at the end of the earth.
American King James Version
AKJVWisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.