King James Version
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.(Proverbs 17:21)
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.(Proverbs 17:22)
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.(Proverbs 17:23)
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.(Proverbs 17:25)
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.(Proverbs 17:26)
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.(Proverbs 17:27)

Other publications related to "Proverbs 17:24":

Samuel Caraballo
Cheer up, young man, but ...
Advice for young people from Ecclesiastes 11:9


Samuel Acevedo
Don't miss grace
The passage discusses greed, the danger of never being satisfied with success, and the true treasure in life. The speaker shares a personal story and encourages listeners to embrace grace and follow Jesus for a successful life.


Proverbs 17:24 - Cross Reference

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 2:14)
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. (1 John 2:16)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. (Proverbs 15:14)
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 23:5)
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. (Proverbs 14:6)
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. (Ecclesiastes 6:9)
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. (John 7:17)
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. (Ecclesiastes 8:1)
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. (Psalm 119:37)