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Proverbs 18:15
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 18:15 in other translations
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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In context
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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