Proverbs 18:15

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

The heart of an understanding one acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise ones seeks knowledge.

Latin

Cor prudens possidebit scientiam, et auris sapientium quærit doctrinam.

Hebrew

English

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

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Proverbs 15:14
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
Proverbs 1:5
…let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Luke 10:39
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
Proverbs 23:23
Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
1 Kings 3:9
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Psalm 119:97–104
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
Proverbs 10:14
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
2 Timothy 3:15–17
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.