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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. 28:7 Hebrew their father.