Proverbs 17:24-26

King James Version

²⁴Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

²⁵A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

²⁶Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

Proverbs 17:24-26

New International Version

²⁴A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes^(A) wander to the ends of the earth.

²⁵A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.^(B)

²⁶If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,^(C)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.

King James Version (KJV)

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New International Version (NIV)