King James Version
Proverbs 18:15 in the King James Version says “The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
Proverbs 18:15 · KJV
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth: Heb. returneth a word
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“of the prudent”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
“getteth”
H7069to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
“seeketh”
H1245to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
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