Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. New Living Translation Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. English Standard Version An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Berean Standard Bible The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. King James Bible The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. New King James Version The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. New American Standard Bible The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. NASB 1995 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. NASB 1977 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Legacy Standard Bible The heart of the understanding acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Amplified Bible The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge. Christian Standard Bible The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it. Holman Christian Standard Bible The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it. American Standard Version The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Contemporary English Version Everyone with good sense wants to learn. English Revised Version The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge. The ears of wise people seek knowledge. Good News Translation Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn. International Standard Version The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge. Majority Standard Bible The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. NET Bible The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge. New Heart English Bible The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Webster's Bible Translation The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. World English Bible The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe heart of the intelligent gets knowledge, "" And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Young's Literal Translation The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Smith's Literal Translation The heart of him understanding will obtain knowledge and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction. Catholic Public Domain Version A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine. New American Bible The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. New Revised Standard Version An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated An ordered heart possesses wisdom, and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Brenton Septuagint Translation The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Selfishness of the Unfriendly…14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit? 15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. 16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.… Cross References 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 2:3-6 if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, / if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. ... Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Colossians 1:9-10 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Proverbs 15:14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. Proverbs 19:8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. 2 Timothy 2:7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things. Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Ecclesiastes 7:25 I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness. 1 Kings 3:9-12 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?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ... Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. Treasury of Scripture The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 4:5,7 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth… 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. Jump to Previous Acquires Discerning Ear Ears Gets Getteth Good Heart Intelligent Mind Prudent Searching Seek Seeketh Seeks Sense WiseJump to Next Acquires Discerning Ear Ears Gets Getteth Good Heart Intelligent Mind Prudent Searching Seek Seeketh Seeks Sense WiseProverbs 18 1. A fool delights not in understandingThe heart of the discerning In Hebrew, the word for "heart" is "לֵב" (lev), which often refers not just to the physical heart but to the inner person, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. The "discerning" (נָבוֹן, navon) is one who possesses understanding and insight. In the ancient Near Eastern context, discernment was highly valued as it enabled individuals to navigate complex social and moral landscapes. This phrase suggests that a person with a discerning heart is actively engaged in the pursuit of knowledge, indicating a proactive and intentional approach to learning and understanding God's truth. acquires knowledge and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The heartלֵ֣ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre of the discerning נָ֭בוֹן (nā·ḇō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand acquires יִקְנֶה־ (yiq·neh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own knowledge, דָּ֑עַת (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge and the ear וְאֹ֥זֶן (wə·’ō·zen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear of the wise חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2450: Wise seeks תְּבַקֶּשׁ־ (tə·ḇaq·qeš-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after it out. דָּֽעַת׃ (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge Links Proverbs 18:15 NIVProverbs 18:15 NLT Proverbs 18:15 ESV Proverbs 18:15 NASB Proverbs 18:15 KJV Proverbs 18:15 BibleApps.com Proverbs 18:15 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 18:15 Chinese Bible Proverbs 18:15 French Bible Proverbs 18:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge (Prov. 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