Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
*Wisedome is before him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the ends of the earth.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceEccles.2.14. and 8.1.
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- Ecclesiastes 8:1Rank 2 from verse 24
1WHO is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
1¶ *†Who is as the Wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a mans wisedome maketh his face to shine, and the boldnes of his face shalbe changed.
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Proverbs 17:24
Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Extremities, boundaries, conclusions, purposes, or results. Sense 2: Ceases or brings to a close.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome, to peruert the wayes of iudgement.
24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
24*Wisedome is before him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the ends of the earth.
Selected passage25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
25*A foolish sonne is a griefe to his father, & bitternes to her that bare him.