Proverbs 18:15
the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, sustaineth his sickness, but, a dejected spirit, who can bear it?
16The gift of a man, maketh room for him, and, before great men, setteth him down.
Cross References
Job 8:10Shall, they, not teach thee—tell thee, and, out of their memory, bring forth words?
Proverbs 1:5A wise man, will hear, and will increase learning, and a, discreet man, wise counsels, will acquire,
Proverbs 4:7The principal thing, is wisdom, acquire thou wisdom, With all thine acquisition, acquire thou understanding.
Proverbs 10:14Wise men, treasure up knowledge, but, the mouth of the foolish, is a terror near at hand.
Proverbs 23:23Truth, buy thou, but do not sell, wisdom, and correction, and understanding.
Luke 10:39And, she, had a sister, called Mary, who also, seating herself at the feet of the Lord, was hearing 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 →