Proverbs 18:15
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
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Proverbs 18:15 Context
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him. 14The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare? 15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge. 16A mans gift maketh roome for him, & bringeth him before great men. 17He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him.
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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- King James Version
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