Proverbs 18:15

Proverbs 18:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
• New International Version (NIV)The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
• English Standard Version (ESV)An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Context of Proverbs 18:15

13Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. 14The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. 16Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! 17The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.

Proverbs 18:15 word by word

לֵ֣ב נָ֭בוֹן יִקְנֶה־דָּ֑עַת וְאֹ֥זֶן חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים תְּבַקֶּשׁ־דָּֽעַת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• of the prudentבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
• gettethקָנָהqânâh · to buyH7069
• knowledgeדַּ֫עַתda‛ath · knowledgeH1847
• and the earאֹ֫זֶן'ôzen · earH241
• of the wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
• seekethבָּקַשׁbâqash · to seekH1245

Cross-references for Proverbs 18:15

• Proverbs 1:5Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance
• Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.
• Proverbs 9:9Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.
• Proverbs 10:14Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
• Proverbs 15:14A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
• 1 Kings 3:9Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”
• Psalms 119:97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.
• Luke 8:8Still other seed fell on fertile soil. This seed grew and produced a crop that was a hundred times as much as had been planted!” When he had said this, he called out, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”
• Luke 10:39Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.
• 2 Timothy 3:15You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
• James 1:5If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

Commentaries on Proverbs 18:15

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15With the wise and prudent there is no loss of time. “Heart” and “ear” - the mind working within, or gathering from without materials for its thought - are, through this channel or that, ever gaining knowledge.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15Verse 15 We must get knowledge, not only into our heads, but into our hearts.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. (Compare Pr 1:5, 15, 31).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 18:15

• Knowledge
• Prudence
• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Proverbs 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings