Proverbs 18:15

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

American King James Version (AKJV)

The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.

Webster's Revision

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.

English Revised Version (ERV)

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Definitions for Proverbs 18:15

Ear - To work, till, or plough the ground.

Barnes's Proverbs 18:15 Bible Commentary

With the wise and prudent there is no loss of time. "Heart" and "ear" - the mind working within, or gathering from without materials for its thought - are, through this channel or that, ever gaining knowledge.