Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:15
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:15 Context
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. 14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. 18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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Other Translations
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- Darby Bible
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- Webster's Bible
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- World English Bible
The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- Darby Bible
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- Webster's Bible
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- World English Bible
The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:15
18:14 Sustain - Will easily support him under any outward troubles. Wounded - Dejected with the sense of its own guilt and misery.