Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
In Context
14The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
16A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
Cross References
Job 8:10Will they not give you teaching, and say words of wisdom to you?
Proverbs 1:5(The wise man, hearing, will get greater learning, and the acts of the man of good sense will be wisely guided:)
Proverbs 4:7The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
Proverbs 10:14Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.
Proverbs 23:23Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.
Luke 10:39And she had a sister, by name Mary, who took her seat at the Lord's feet and gave attention to his words.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:15
Miscellaneous Maxims. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Note, 1. Outward grievances are tolerable as long as the mind enjoys itself and is at ease. Many infirmities, many calamities, we are liable to in this world, in body, name, and estate, which a man may bear, and bear up under, if he have but good conduct and courage, and be able to act with reason and resolution, especially if he have a good conscience, and the testimony of that be for him; and, if the… Read the whole commentary →