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Proverbs 18:15
Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain knowledge.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,and the ear of the wise seeks it.
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,and the ear of the wise seeks it.
Hebrew Names Version
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
King James Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
English Standard Version
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
New American Standard Bible
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
New Century Version
The mind of a person with understanding gets knowledge; the wise person listens to learn more.
The mind of a person with understanding gets knowledge; the wise person listens to learn more.
Amplified Bible
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
World English Bible
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Geneva Bible (1587)
A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.
A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.
Legacy Standard Bible
The heart of the understanding acquires knowledge,And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The heart of the understanding acquires knowledge,And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Berean Standard Bible
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
Contemporary English Version
Everyone with good sense wants to learn.
Everyone with good sense wants to learn.
Complete Jewish Bible
The mind of a person with discernment gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The mind of a person with discernment gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Darby Translation
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
George Lamsa Translation
The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge.
The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge.
Good News Translation
Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn.
Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn.
Lexham English Bible
An intelligent mind will acquire knowledge, and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
An intelligent mind will acquire knowledge, and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
Literal Translation
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
A wyse herte laboureth for knowlege, and a prudent eare seketh vnderstondinge.
A wyse herte laboureth for knowlege, and a prudent eare seketh vnderstondinge.
American Standard Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Bible in Basic English
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
King James Version (1611)
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
A wise heart possesseth knowledge, & a prudent eare seeketh vnderstanding.
A wise heart possesseth knowledge, & a prudent eare seeketh vnderstanding.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.
The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.
English Revised Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The herte of a prudent man schal holde stidfastli kunnyng; and the eere of wise men sekith techyng.
The herte of a prudent man schal holde stidfastli kunnyng; and the eere of wise men sekith techyng.
Update Bible Version
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Webster's Bible Translation
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
New English Translation
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
New King James Version
The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
New Living Translation
Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.
Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.
New Life Bible
An understanding mind gets much learning, and the ear of the wise listens for much learning.
An understanding mind gets much learning, and the ear of the wise listens for much learning.
New Revised Standard
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
Douay-Rheims Bible
A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.
A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.
Revised Standard Version
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
THE MESSAGE
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Contextual Overview
15 Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain knowledge.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 4:5, Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 10:14, Proverbs 15:14, Proverbs 23:23, 1 Kings 3:9, Psalms 119:97-104, Luke 8:8-10, Luke 10:39, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, James 1:5
Reciprocal: Job 8:10 - utter words Proverbs 8:9 - General Proverbs 15:32 - getteth understanding Proverbs 17:16 - seeing Proverbs 21:11 - when the wise Ecclesiastes 1:13 - I gave Acts 10:33 - are we Acts 13:7 - a prudent
Cross-References
Genesis 4:9
Later, the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" Cain answered, "I don't know. Is it my job to watch over my brother?"
Later, the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" Cain answered, "I don't know. Is it my job to watch over my brother?"
Genesis 12:13
So tell them that you are my sister. Then they will be good to me because of you. In this way you will save my life."
So tell them that you are my sister. Then they will be good to me because of you. In this way you will save my life."
Genesis 18:25
Surely you would not destroy the city. You would not destroy fifty good people to kill those who are evil. If that happened, those who are good would be the same as those who are evil—both would be punished. As the judge of the whole world, surely you would do the right thing!"
Surely you would not destroy the city. You would not destroy fifty good people to kill those who are evil. If that happened, those who are good would be the same as those who are evil—both would be punished. As the judge of the whole world, surely you would do the right thing!"
Genesis 18:27
Then Abraham said, "Compared to you, Lord, I am only dust and ashes. But let me bother you again and ask you this question.
Then Abraham said, "Compared to you, Lord, I am only dust and ashes. But let me bother you again and ask you this question.
Job 2:10
Job answered, "You sound like one of those fools on the street corner! How can we accept all the good things that God gives us and not accept the problems?" So even after all that happened to Job, he did not sin. He did not accuse God of doing anything wrong.
Job answered, "You sound like one of those fools on the street corner! How can we accept all the good things that God gives us and not accept the problems?" So even after all that happened to Job, he did not sin. He did not accuse God of doing anything wrong.
Psalms 44:21
If we did, then God knows it, because he knows our deepest secrets.
If we did, then God knows it, because he knows our deepest secrets.
Proverbs 12:19
Lies last only a moment, but the truth lasts forever.
Lies last only a moment, but the truth lasts forever.
Proverbs 28:13
Whoever hides their sins will not be successful, but whoever confesses their sins and stops doing wrong will receive mercy.
Whoever hides their sins will not be successful, but whoever confesses their sins and stops doing wrong will receive mercy.
Mark 2:8
Jesus knew immediately what these teachers of the law were thinking. So he said to them, "Why do you have these questions in your minds?
Jesus knew immediately what these teachers of the law were thinking. So he said to them, "Why do you have these questions in your minds?
John 2:25
He did not need anyone to tell him what a person was like. He already knew.
He did not need anyone to tell him what a person was like. He already knew.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge,.... More knowledge; for he must have some, and a considerable share, to be denominated "prudent", whether in things natural, civil, or spiritual: and such will be heartily desirous of more, and make use of all means to attain it, by which they do come at a large share of it;
and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge; a wise man seeks to get it by hearing; he listens to what others say, and especially such that are wiser and more knowing than himself: so such as are wise to salvation, as they desire to know more of Christ and of divine things, and make use of all means for that purpose; among the rest, hearken to what Christians, of a superior class to themselves, drop in private conversation; and particularly they constantly attend to the ministry of the word; and thus seeking it, they find an increase of it.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
With 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.
