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Proverbs 17:24-26
Expanded Bible
Proverbs 17:24-26
Expanded Bible
24 The person with understanding is always ·looking for [focused on] wisdom,
but the mind of a fool wanders ·everywhere [L to the ends of the earth].
25 Foolish children make their father sad
and cause their mother great ·sorrow [bitterness].
26 It is not good to punish the ·innocent [righteous]
or to beat leaders for being honest.
Proverbs 17:24-26
New International Version
Proverbs 17:24-26
New International Version
24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.(B)
26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(C)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.
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