en_tn_condensed/pro/18/15.md

# 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]])