World English Bible
Proverbs 17:24
“Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 17
22
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
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Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
25
A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
26
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.