²⁴ Wisdom is the main pursuit of sensible men, but a fool’s goals are at the ends of the earth!

¹⁵ The intelligent man is always open to new ideas. In fact, he looks for them.

⁸ He who loves wisdom loves his own best interest and will be a success.

⁵ Though good advice lies deep within a counselor’s heart, the wise man will draw it out.

¹² If you have good eyesight and good hearing, thank^[a] God who gave them to you.

⁷ Young men who are wise obey the law; a son who is a member of a lawless gang is a shame to his father.