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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

World English Bible (WEB)

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

King James Version (KJV)

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

En el rostro del entendido aparece la sabiduría: mas los ojos del necio vagan hasta el cabo de la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La meta del prudente es la sabiduría; el necio divaga contemplando vanos horizontes.

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