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


In Context

12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

13 He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

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

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

16 A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

17 He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes 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 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 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.