Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
In Context
14A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
16A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Cross References
Job 8:10Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart?
Proverbs 1:5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Proverbs 10:14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
Luke 10:39She had a sister called Miriam, who also sat at Yeshua’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 →