Proverbs 18:15
What does Proverbs 18:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 18:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 10:39
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet, and heard his word.
- Proverbs 1:5
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
- 2 Timothy 3:15
and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- Proverbs 4:7
Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
- Luke 8:8
And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
- Proverbs 23:23
Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea, wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
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