Modern Translations
New International Version A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
New Living Translation Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
English Standard Version The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Berean Study Bible Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
New American Standard Bible Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
NASB 1995 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
NASB 1977 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Amplified Bible [Skillful and godly] wisdom is in the presence of a person of understanding [and he recognizes it], But the eyes of a [thickheaded] fool are on the ends of the earth.
Christian Standard Bible Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive, but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
Holman Christian Standard Bible Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive, but a fool's eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
Contemporary English Version Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds.
Good News Translation An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions.
GOD'S WORD® Translation Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person, but the eyes of a fool [are looking around]all over the world.
International Standard Version A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective, but a fool looks only to earthly goals.
NET Bible Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.