²⁴ Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,
    but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

¹⁵ Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
    Their ears are open for knowledge.

⁸ To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
    people who cherish understanding will prosper.

⁵ Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
    a person with understanding will draw it out.

¹² Ears to hear and eyes to see—
    both are gifts from the Lord.

⁷ Young people who obey the law are wise;
    those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.^[a]