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Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

    ASV

  • The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.

    BBE

  • The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

    YLT

  • The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

    BSB

In context

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.

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