Proverbs 17:24
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.”Proverbs 17:24
What Does Proverbs 17:24 Mean?
Proverbs 17:24 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 24 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 17:24 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 2:14“The wise man’s eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.”Ecclesiastes 8:1“Who 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.”Psalms 119:37“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”Proverbs 14:6“A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.”Ecclesiastes 8:5“Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.”Proverbs 8:9“They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.”Proverbs 15:14“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”Proverbs 23:5“Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”Proverbs 24:7“Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.”Ecclesiastes 6:9“Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.”Matthew 11:19“The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.”John 7:17“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”1 John 2:16“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
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