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Proverbs 18:15

A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

Proverbs 18:15 · Geneva Bible

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Proverbs 18:15 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

WEB World English Bible

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 a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

13 He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

14 The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?

15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

16 A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

17 He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.

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