²⁴ He who understands sets his face toward wisdom,
    but the eyes of a fool, to the end of the earth.^[a]

¹⁵ An intelligent mind^[a] will acquire knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

⁸ He who acquires wisdom loves himself;^[a]
    he who guards understanding loves to find good.

⁵ Deep waters are like purpose in the heart^[a] of a man,
    and a man of understanding will draw it^[b] out.

¹² The ear that hears and the eye that sees,
    Yahweh has made them both.^[a]

⁷ He who keeps instruction is a child of understanding,
    but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.