Proverbs 18:15

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

The heart of the intelligent gets knowledge, || And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

JPS

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

LXXE

The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

לֵ֣ב נָ֭בוֹן יִקְנֶה־דָּ֑עַת וְאֹ֥זֶן חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים תְּבַקֶּשׁ־דָּֽעַת׃

LXX-Br

Καρδία φρονίμου κτᾶται αἴσθησιν, ὦτα δὲ σοφῶν ζητεῖ ἔννοιαν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
• Proverbs 15:14A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
• Proverbs 1:5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
• Proverbs 9:9Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
• Luke 10:39She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
• Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
• Psalms 119:97–104Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.…
• Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
• 1 Kings 3:9Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
• Proverbs 10:14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
• Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
• Luke 8:8–10Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Then His disciples asked Him what this parable…
• 2 Timothy 3:15–17From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction,…

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