Wise man eyes is in the head.

 Amen. That is a profound observation that finds its roots in the wisdom literature of the Bible. The phrase points to the principle of foresight, perspective, and spiritual awareness.

Here is a reflection on its meaning, both in its original context and for our lives today.

The Biblical Source

This exact phrase is found in Ecclesiastes 2:14:

"The wise person has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness."

This is part of the Teacher's (Qoheleth's) reflection on the value of wisdom over folly.

The Meaning: More Than Physical Sight

The "head" is the place of thought, judgment, and perspective. To have "eyes in your head" means:

1. Foresight and Prudence: A wise person looks ahead. They consider the potential consequences of their actions before they act. They plan and prepare. The fool, by contrast, lives only for the immediate moment, "walking in darkness" of the future.

2. Spiritual Perception: This is the deeper meaning. The "eyes in the head" symbolize the ability to perceive spiritual realities—to see life from God's perspective. It is the wisdom that begins with the "fear of the Lord" (Proverbs 9:10). The fool is spiritually blind, unable to see the truth of God's world.

3. Awareness of Reality: A wise person sees the world as it truly is, acknowledging both its beauty and its brokenness. They see their own limitations and the reality of God's sovereignty. The fool is deluded, living in a fantasy constructed by their own desires.

A Poetic Reflection

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Wise Man's Eyes

The wise man's eyes are in his head,

He sees the path on which he's led.

He looks beyond the fleeting now,

To see the why,the when, the how.

He sees the cliff beyond the curve,

And by his prudence,he will serve

His future self,and those he loves,

By guidance from the Lord above.

The fool walks on in stubborn night,

Chasing a temporary,fading light.

He sees the bait,but not the hook,

The pretty cover,not the book

Of consequence that he will read,

When he has sown a bitter seed.

So give me, Lord, the wise man's sight,

To walk by faith,and not by light

Of my own making,dim and small.

Help me to hear Your warning call.

Put eyes in my head, to truly see

The world,my soul, eternity.

Not just with vision,but with grace,

To find my sight in Your own face.

"The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light."

— Matthew 6:22