24 (A)The discerning sets his face toward wisdom,
    but the eyes of a fool are on 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 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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

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(A)Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;
    he who keeps understanding will (B)discover good.

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

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The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it 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 (A)The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
    (B)the Lord has made them both.

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

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The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
    but (A)a companion of gluttons shames his father.

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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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Notas al pie

  1. 28:7 Hebrew their father.