RichTestOrg_en_tn/pro/18/15.md

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The heart of the intelligent acquires

Here the intelligent person is referred to by his heart to emphasize his desires. AT: "The intelligent desire to acquire" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

the intelligent

This refers to people who are intelligent. AT: "those who are intelligent" or "intelligent people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj)

acquires

"gains" or "obtains"

the hearing of the wise seeks it out

Here the wise person is referred to by his hearing to emphasize what he desires to listen to. AT: "the wise seeks to learn about it" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the wise

This refers to people who are wise. AT: "those who are wise" or "wise people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj)

seeks it out

Here the word "it" refers to "knowledge"

may open the way

Here to "open the way" means to create an opportunity. AT: "may create an opportunity for him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

bring him before

This means to be allowed to see someone. AT: "let him meet" or "let him be introduced to" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

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