Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the intelligent gets knowledge, || And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Literal Standard 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 sickness, || And who bears a struck spirit?
16The gift of a man makes room for him, || And it leads him before the great.
Cross References
Job 8:10Do they not show you—speak to you, || And from their heart bring forth words?
Proverbs 1:5(The wise hear and increase learning, || And the intelligent obtain counsels.)
Proverbs 4:7The first thing [is] wisdom—get wisdom, || And with all your getting get understanding.
Proverbs 10:14The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool [is] near ruin.
Proverbs 23:23Buy truth, and do not sell, || Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,
Luke 10:39and she also had a sister, called Mary, who also, having seated herself beside the feet of Jesus, was hearing the 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 →