Proverbs 18:15 · KJV
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
— Proverbs 18:15
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 18 — Context
He that answereth a matter before he heareth {it}, it {is} folly and shame unto him. {answereth...: Heb. returneth a word}
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A 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.
Cross References
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all {men} liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Proverbs 15:14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Proverbs 1:5
A wise {man} will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Luke 10:39
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Proverbs 9:9
Give {instruction} to a wise {man}, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just {man}, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom {is} the principal thing; {therefore} get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
1 Kings 3:9
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? {understanding: Heb. hearing}
Psalms 119:97-104
MEM. O how love I thy law! it {is} my meditation all the day.