Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 18:15
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Berean Standard Bible
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 18
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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