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Proverbs 17:24 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 17:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wisdom is before him that hath understanding ; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.”
Proverbs 17:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. The discerning keep wisdom neged (נֶגֶד, before, in front of)—constantly in view, readily accessible, guiding all actions. Ve'eyney khesil biqtseh-erets (וְעֵינֵי כְסִיל בִּקְצֵה־אָרֶץ, but the eyes of a fool at the ends of the earth). Fools are distracted, chasing distant fantasies rather than present wisdom. They lack focus, always looking elsewhere for answers readily available. Believers should fix eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2), not chasing worldly distractions. Wisdom in Christ is immediately...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:24
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“and the fool walks in darkness-- and yet I perceived that one event happens to them all.”
“and the hardness of his face is changed.”
“and doesn't find it”
“but the mouths of fools feed on folly.”
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”
“he will know about the teaching”
“Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.”
“the lust of the flesh”
“Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”