Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
Then I saw, and considered it well (applied my mind to it) ... and received instruction - (cf. margin.) I took no superficial view, but considered well what was the cause of the desolate state of the field, and so I received instruction to avoid the culpable sloth of its owner, as I should wish to escape his fate. Though fools will not learn from the wise, the wise may learn much from fools.