²⁴ A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
    but a fool’s eyes^(A) wander to the ends of the earth.

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,^(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

⁸ The one who gets wisdom loves life;
    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.^(A)

⁵ The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,^(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

¹² Ears that hear and eyes that see—
    the Lord has made them both.^(A)

⁷ A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.^(A)