24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
24 The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
24 The perceptive find wisdom in their own front yard; fools look for it everywhere but right here.
24 Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
24 Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:24
Commentary on Proverbs 17:24
(Read Proverbs 17:24)
The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness.