Strong's Lexicon The heart לֵ֣ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage of the discerning נָ֭בוֹן (nā·ḇō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard acquires יִקְנֶה־ (yiq·neh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7069: 1) to get, acquire, create, buy, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to get, acquire, obtain 1a1a) of God originating, creating, redeeming His people 1a1a1) possessor 1a1b) of Eve acquiring 1a1c) of acquiring knowledge, wisdom 1a2) to buy 1b) (Niphal) to be bought 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to possess knowledge, דָּ֑עַת (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1847: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom and the ear וְאֹ֥זֶן (wə·’ō·zen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 241: 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation of the wise חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) seeks תְּבַקֶּשׁ־ (tə·ḇaq·qeš-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1245: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought it out. דָּֽעַת׃ (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1847: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. Young's Literal Translation The heart of the intelligent 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. 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. Parallel Verses 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. 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. American Standard Version The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. English Revised Version The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Young's Literal Translation The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Cross References Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Proverbs 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Proverbs 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Proverbs 18:17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. Proverbs 18:18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. 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 WiseLinks Proverbs 18:15 NIVProverbs 18:15 NLT Proverbs 18:15 ESV Proverbs 18:15 NASB Proverbs 18:15 KJV Proverbs 18:15 Bible Apps Proverbs 18:15 Parallel Proverbs 18:15 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 18:15 Chinese Bible Proverbs 18:15 French Bible Proverbs 18:15 German Bible Proverbs 18:15 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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