²⁴ 
[Skillful and godly] wisdom is in the presence of a person of understanding [and he recognizes it],
But the eyes of a [thickheaded] fool are on the ends of the earth.

¹⁵ 
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.

⁸ 
He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.

⁵ 
A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.^(A)

¹² 
The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The [omnipotent] Lord has made both of them.

⁷ 
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].