Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known ¹  even in the heart ²  of fools.

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. ¹ 

The one who is wise in heart ¹  is called ²  discerning, and kind speech ³  increases persuasiveness. ⁴ 

Wisdom is directly in front of ¹  the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run ²  to the ends of the earth. ³ 

Even a fool who remains silent is considered ¹  wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning. ² 

The discerning person ¹  acquires knowledge, and the wise person ²  seeks ³  knowledge.

The steps of a person ¹  are ordained by ²  the Lord – so how can anyone ³  understand his own ⁴  way?

The one who keeps the law ¹  is a discerning child, ²  but a companion of gluttons brings shame ³  to his parents. ⁴ 

A rich person ¹  is wise in his own eyes, ²  but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. ³ 

The righteous person cares for ¹  the legal rights ²  of the poor; the wicked does not understand such ³  knowledge.

A servant ¹  cannot be corrected ²  by words, for although ³  he understands, there is no answer. ⁴ 

“So now Pharaoh should look ¹  for a wise and discerning man ²  and give him authority ³  over all the land of Egypt.

Select wise and practical ¹  men, those known among your tribes, whom I may appoint as your leaders.”

The Lord ¹  found him ²  in a desolate land, in an empty wasteland where animals howl. ³  He continually guarded him ⁴  and taught him; ⁵  he continually protected him ⁶  like the pupil ⁷  of his eye.

Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was in charge of transport, for he was well-informed on this matter; ¹ 

They and their relatives, all of them skilled and trained to make music to the Lord, numbered two hundred eighty-eight. ¹ 

They cast lots to determine their responsibilities – oldest as well as youngest, teacher as well as student. ¹ 

They read from the book of God’s law, explaining it ¹  and imparting insight. Thus the people ²  gained understanding from what was read.

If ¹  he passes by me, I cannot see ²  him, ³  if he goes by, I cannot perceive him. ⁴ 

For he ¹  knows deceitful ²  men; when he sees evil, will he not ³  consider it? ⁴