Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
Berean Standard Bible
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 can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
Cross References
Job 8:10Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?
Proverbs 1:5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Proverbs 10:14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Luke 10:39She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
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 →