Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge 1 and the hearing of the wise seeks it out. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
In Context
14A person's spirit will survive sickness, 1 but a broken spirit who can bear it? 1
16A man's gift may open the way 1 and bring him before an important person. 1
Cross References
Job 8:10Will they not teach you and tell you? 1 Will they not speak words from their hearts? 1
Proverbs 1:5Let wise people listen and increase their learning, 1 and let discerning people get guidance, 1
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom 1 and spend all you own so you can get understanding. 1
Proverbs 10:14Wise men store up knowledge, 1 but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near. 1
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, but do not sell it; 1 buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. 1
Luke 10:39She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and heard 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 →