Proverbs 17:24
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordWisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
— Proverbs 17:24, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The face of the intelligent <FI>is<Fi> to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool--at the end of the earth.