Proverbs 18:15 “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wis…”

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

World English Bible

The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

American Standard Version

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Geneva Bible 1599

A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

Darby Translation

The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Young's Literal Translation

The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Bible in Basic English

The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.

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Cross references

“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”

James 1:5 Proverbs 15:14 Proverbs 1:5 Proverbs 9:9 Luke 10:39 Proverbs 4:7

James 1:5 · BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 15:14 · BSB

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Proverbs 1:5 · BSB

let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

Proverbs 9:9 · BSB

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

Luke 10:39 · BSB

She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.

Proverbs 4:7 · BSB

Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

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