²⁴ The discerning person looks to wisdom,
    but the eyes of a fool to the ends of the earth.^(A)

8 Who is like the wise man?
    And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
Being wise makes one’s face shine,
    but arrogance changes one’s face.^(A)

⁶ A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
    but knowledge is easy for one who understands.

⁵ When your eyes light upon it, it is gone,
    for suddenly it takes wings to itself,
    flying like an eagle toward heaven.

¹⁴ The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

³⁷ Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
    be gracious to me^[a] according to your word.^(A)