Proverbs 18:15
World English Bible (WEB)
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
In context
13 He who answers 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.
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Proverbs 18:15 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- KJV King James Version
- The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.