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Proverbs 17:24-28
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 17

24Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who gave birth to him. 26It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. 27One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding. 28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
King James Version

Chapter 17

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.
27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 17

24Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive, but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
25A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.
26It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person or to beat a noble for his honesty.
27The one who has knowledge restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a person of understanding. 28Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent— discerning, when he seals his lips.
New Living Translation

Chapter 17

24Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
25Foolish children bring grief to their father and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.
26It is wrong to punish the godly for being good or to flog leaders for being honest.
27A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
28Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
English Standard Version

Chapter 17

24 The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him. 26 To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. 27Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 28Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
New International Version

Chapter 17

24A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.
26If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right.
27The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. 28Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
New King James Version

Chapter 17

24 Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him. 26Also, to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to strike princes for their uprightness. 27 He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. 28 Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
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