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 Wisdom is right in front of those with understanding,
    but the eyes of fools are off to the edges 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 An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks 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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Those who acquire good sense love themselves;
    those who keep understanding find success.

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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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Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
    those with understanding can 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—
    the Lord made them both.

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

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Intelligent children follow Instruction,
    but those who befriend gluttons shame their parents.

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