Proverbs 17:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:24 — KJV
“Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.”
— Proverbs 17:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:24 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:24
“The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:24: hath, eyes, ends
“He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:24: wisdom, hath, understanding
“O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:24: before, hath, eyes
“The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. established: or, prepared”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:24: wisdom, hath, understanding
“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:24: wisdom, hath, understanding
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