Proverbs 18:15

Proverbs chapter 18 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Context

v.14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?

v.15This passage

v.16A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

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.