Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
In Context
14A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?
16A man's gift + 18:16 See Ps. 118. 32.enlarges him, and seats him among princes.
Cross References
Job 8:10shall not these teach thee, and report to thee, and bring out words from their heart?
Proverbs 1:5For by the hearing of these a wise man will be wiser, and the man of understanding will gain direction;
Proverbs 10:14The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.
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 →