Proverbs 18:15
A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 sustains his weakness. Yet who can sustain a spirit that is easily angered?
16A man’s gift expands his way and makes space for him before leaders.
Cross References
Job 8:10and they will teach you; they will speak with you and will offer you the eloquence of their hearts.
Proverbs 1:5By listening, the wise shall become wiser and the intelligent shall possess governments.
Proverbs 4:7The beginning of wisdom is to obtain wisdom, and, with all that you possess, to acquire prudence.
Proverbs 10:14The wise store away knowledge. But the mouth of the foolish is a neighbor to confusion.
Proverbs 23:23Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding.
Luke 10:39And she had a sister, named Mary, who, while sitting beside the Lord’s feet, was listening to his word.
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 →