Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Updated King James 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 will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
16A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Cross References
Job 8:10Shall not they teach you, and tell you, and utter words out of their heart?
Proverbs 1:5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.
Proverbs 10:14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Luke 10:39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (o. logos)
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 →