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the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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New Living Translation
Proverbs 18:15
Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.
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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.
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.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
A wise heart possesseth knowledge, & a prudent eare seeketh vnderstanding.
A wise heart possesseth knowledge, & a prudent eare seeketh vnderstanding.
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.
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.
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.
Easy-to-Read Version
Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain knowledge.
Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good News Translation
Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn.
Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn.
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.
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.
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.
Contextual Overview
15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for 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
Afterward the Lord asked Cain, "Where is your brother? Where is Abel?" "I don't know," Cain responded. "Am I my brother's guardian?"
Afterward the Lord asked Cain, "Where is your brother? Where is Abel?" "I don't know," Cain responded. "Am I my brother's guardian?"
Genesis 12:13
So please tell them you are my sister. Then they will spare my life and treat me well because of their interest in you."
So please tell them you are my sister. Then they will spare my life and treat me well because of their interest in you."
Genesis 18:25
Surely you wouldn't do such a thing, destroying the righteous along with the wicked. Why, you would be treating the righteous and the wicked exactly the same! Surely you wouldn't do that! Should not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?"
Surely you wouldn't do such a thing, destroying the righteous along with the wicked. Why, you would be treating the righteous and the wicked exactly the same! Surely you wouldn't do that! Should not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?"
Genesis 18:27
Then Abraham spoke again. "Since I have begun, let me speak further to my Lord, even though I am but dust and ashes.
Then Abraham spoke again. "Since I have begun, let me speak further to my Lord, even though I am but dust and ashes.
Job 2:10
But Job replied, "You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?" So in all this, Job said nothing wrong.
But Job replied, "You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?" So in all this, Job said nothing wrong.
Psalms 44:21
God would surely have known it, for he knows the secrets of every heart.
God would surely have known it, for he knows the secrets of every heart.
Proverbs 12:19
Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
Proverbs 28:13
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Mark 2:8
Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, "Why do you question this in your hearts?
Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, "Why do you question this in your hearts?
John 2:25
No one needed to tell him about human nature, for he knew what was in each person's heart.
No one needed to tell him about human nature, for he knew what was in each person's heart.
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.
