Proverbs 17:24

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 2:14 : 14 The wise man's eyes [are] in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.
  • Eccl 6:9 : 9 Better [is] the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this [is] also vanity and vexation of spirit.
  • Eccl 8:1 : 1 ¶ Who [is] as the wise [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
  • John 7:17 : 17 ‹If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or› [whether] ‹I speak of myself.›
  • 1 John 2:16 : 16 For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
  • Prov 14:6 : 6 ¶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
  • Prov 15:14 : 14 ¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
  • Prov 23:5 : 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
  • Ps 119:37 : 37 ¶ Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; [and] quicken thou me in thy way.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    33¶ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.

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    6¶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.

    7¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

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  • Eccl 2:13-14
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    13Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

    14The wise man's eyes [are] in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.

  • Prov 16:22
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    22¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

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    16¶ Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?

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    24¶ The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    15¶ The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

    16¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

  • Prov 15:21
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    21¶ Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  • Prov 24:7
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    7¶ Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 18:2
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    2¶ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

  • Prov 15:14
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    14¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

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    16¶ Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

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    2A wise man's heart [is] at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

    3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him], and he saith to every one [that] he [is] a fool.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9¶ Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

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    14¶ Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.

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    25¶ A foolish son [is] a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

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    2¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

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    5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 10:23
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    23¶ [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
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    12¶ The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] foolishness: and the end of his talk [is] mischievous madness.

  • Eccl 7:4-5
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    4The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools [is] in the house of mirth.

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    20¶ [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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    19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

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    5¶ A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 26:12
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    3¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

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    8¶ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

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    18¶ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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    17The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.