15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.


In Context

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

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

16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

Proverbs 18:15 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

18:15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:15A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:15The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:15The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:15The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:15The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.