Proverbs 17:24
“Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.”
What does Proverbs 17:24 mean?
Proverbs 17:24 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth." This verse is a part of the Book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed to King…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Eyes of Wisdom versus the Eyes of a Fool
Proverbs 17:24 says, "Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.” This verse succinctly encapsulates two contrasting approaches to life: one rooted in wisdom and understanding, the other in foolishness and distractions. As…
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O Lord, our Heavenly Father, the source of all wisdom and understanding, we come before You in reverence and humility, acknowledging the profound truth in the words of Proverbs 17:24: "Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the…
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