Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the man of understanding will obtain knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Leeser Tanakh
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 readily bear his disease; but a depressed spirit who can bear:
16A man's gift maketh room for him, and before great men will it lead him.
Cross References
Job 8:10Behold, these will truly teach thee, they will speak unto thee, and out of their very heart will they bring forth words:
Proverbs 1:5The wise will hear, and will increase [his] information; and the man of understanding will obtain wise counsels:
Proverbs 4:7The beginning of wisdom is, Acquire wisdom: and with all thy acquisition acquire understanding.
Proverbs 10:14Wise men treasure up knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish is an approaching terror.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth and sell it not; [also] wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
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 →