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


In Context

12 Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

13 He who answers before listening- that is his folly and his shame.

14 A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

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

16 A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.

17 The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.

Proverbs 18:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

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.