Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 17:24 in English Standard Version "The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth." De 30:11 “For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it far off. Pr 14:6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding. Pr 15:14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. Ec 2:14 The wise person has his eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I perceived that the same event happens to all of them.