What does Proverbs 17:24 say?

The face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool--at the end of the earth.

What translation is this?

This passage is displayed in the Young's Literal Translation (YLT) translation on Scripture Lens.

What are related verses?

Related passages to Proverbs 17:24 include Deuteronomy 7:9, Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 19:4-6, Psalm 95:1-7, and Malachi 3:6, and more.

Proverbs 17:24 (YLT)

Passage

The face of the intelligent <FI>is<Fi> to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool--at the end of the earth.

Nearby Context

Proverbs 17:22 A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.

Proverbs 17:23 A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.

Proverbs 17:24 The face of the intelligent <FI>is<Fi> to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool--at the end of the earth.

Proverbs 17:25 A provocation to his father <FI>is<Fi> a foolish son, And bitterness to her that bare him.

Proverbs 17:26 Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "face", "intelligent", "wisdom", "eyes", "fool--at", and "earth". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "face" and "intelligent", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 23's "A bribe from the bosom the wicked..." into verse 25's "A provocation to his father FI is...", so "face" and "intelligent" belong inside that flow. In Proverbs context, the local focus is covenant, worship, and faithfulness.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "face" and "intelligent" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.