Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth. before Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy. Proverbs 15:14 The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. Ecclesiastes 2:14 The eyes of a wise man are in his head: the fool walketh in darkness: and I learned that they were to die both alike. Ecclesiastes 8:1 The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face. John 7:17 If any man will do the will of him, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. the eyes Proverbs 23:5 Lift not up thy eyes to riches which thou canst not have: because they shall make themselves wings like those of an eagle, and shall fly towards heaven. Psalm 119:37 Turn away my eyes that they may not behold vanity: quicken me in thy way. Ecclesiastes 6:9 Better it is to see what thou mayst desire, than to desire that which thou canst not know. But this also is vanity, and presumption of spirit. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world is the concupiscence of the flesh and the concupiscence of the eyes and the pride of life, which is not of the Father but is of the world. Context Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness…23The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment. 24Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth.25A foolish son is the anger of the father: and the sorrow of the mother that bore him.… Cross References Ecclesiastes 2:14 The eyes of a wise man are in his head: the fool walketh in darkness: and I learned that they were to die both alike. Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son is the anger of the father: and the sorrow of the mother that bore him. Lexicon Wisdomחָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 2451: Wisdom is the focus פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's Hebrew 6440: The face of the discerning, מֵבִ֣ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 995: To separate mentally, understand but the eyes וְעֵינֵ֥י (wə·‘ê·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - cdc Strong's Hebrew 5869: An eye, a fountain of a fool כְ֝סִ֗יל (ḵə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool wander to the ends בִּקְצֵה־ (biq·ṣêh-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7097: End, extremity of the earth. אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 776: Earth, land Additional Translations Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.Wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth. Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. The face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth. Jump to Previous Discerning Earth End Ends Eyes Face Fool Foolish Fool's Intelligent Keeps Presence Sense Sets Understanding View Wander WisdomJump to Next Discerning Earth End Ends Eyes Face Fool Foolish Fool's Intelligent Keeps Presence Sense Sets Understanding View Wander WisdomLinks Proverbs 17:24 NIVProverbs 17:24 NLT Proverbs 17:24 ESV Proverbs 17:24 NASB Proverbs 17:24 KJV Proverbs 17:24 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:24 French Bible Proverbs 17:24 German Bible Alphabetical: A are but discerning earth ends eyes fool fool's has in is keeps man of on one presence the to understanding view wander who wisdom OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:24 Wisdom is before the face of one (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |