Of them, the man of knowledge (jñānī), constantly disciplined (nityayukta), with single-minded devotion (bhakti), excels. For I am exceedingly dear to the man of knowledge, and he is dear to Me.
Of these, the disciplined man of knowledge is set apart by his singular devotion; I am dear to the man of knowledge, and he is dear to me.
(17) Of these the man of wisdom, ever integrated, who loves-and-worships One alone excels: for to the man of wisdom I am exceeding dear and he is dear to Me.
7.17 Of them, the man of Knowledge, endowed with constant steadfastness and one-pointed devotion, excels. For I am very much dear to the man of Knowledge, and he too is dear to Me.
7.17 Of these, the man of knowledge, being ever with Me in Yoga and devoted to the One only, is the foremost; for I am very dear to the man of knowledge and he too is dear to Me.
7.17 Of them the wise, ever steadfast and devoted to the One, excels (is the best); for I am exceedingly dear to the wise and he is dear to Me.