NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon The heartleb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect of the prudent biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand getteth qanah (kaw-naw') to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own knowledge da`ath (dah'-ath) knowledge -- cunning, (ig-)norantly, know(-ledge), (un-)awares (wittingly). and the ear 'ozen (o'-zen) broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man) -- + advertise, audience, + displease, ear, hearing, + show. of the wise chakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). seeketh baqash (baw-kash') to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after knowledge da`ath (dah'-ath) knowledge -- cunning, (ig-)norantly, know(-ledge), (un-)awares (wittingly). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. King James Bible The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it. International Standard Version The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge. NET Bible The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge. Aramaic Bible in Plain English An ordered heart possesses wisdom, and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge. The ears of wise people seek knowledge. King James 2000 Bible The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Links Proverbs 18:15Proverbs 18:15 NIV Proverbs 18:15 NLT Proverbs 18:15 ESV Proverbs 18:15 NASB Proverbs 18:15 KJV |