Of them the wise, ever steadfast and devoted to the One, excels; for, I am exceedingly dear to the wise, and he is dear to Me.

teṣāṃ = out of them; jñānī = one in full knowledge; nityayuktaḥ = always engaged; eka = only; bhaktiḥ = in devotional service; viśiṣyate = is special; priyaḥ = very dear; hi = certainly; jñāninaḥ = to the person in knowledge; atyarthaṃ = highly; ahaṃ = I am; saḥ = he; ca = also; mama = to Me; priyaḥ = dear.;