Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the intelligent will acquire knowledge, And the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
Noyes 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 will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?
16A gift maketh room for a man, And bringeth him into the presence of the great.
Cross References
Job 8:10Will not they instruct thee, and tell thee, And utter words from their understanding?
Proverbs 1:5Let the wise man hear, and he will increase his knowledge, And the man of understanding will gain wise counsels;
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore gain wisdom, And with all thy gain, gain understanding.
Proverbs 10:14Wise men treasure up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is destruction close at hand.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; Buy wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Luke 10:39And she had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the feet of the Lord, and listened 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 →