Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And the
King James Version
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Holman Bible
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.
A Conservative Version
The heart of a prudent man gets knowledge, and 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.
Amplified
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Bible in Basic English
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
Darby Translation
The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Julia Smith Translation
The heart of him understanding will obtain knowledge and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
King James 2000
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Lexham Expanded Bible
An intelligent {mind} will acquire knowledge, and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
Modern King James verseion
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Themes
ears » Should » Seek knowledge
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » The hearing ear
Heart » The heart of the prudent
Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
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Verse Info
Context Readings
How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
14
The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness. So who can tolerate a wounded spirit?
15
And the
Cross References
Proverbs 15:14
The heart of one with understanding seeks knowledge. The mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
1 Kings 3:9
Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?
Psalm 119:97-104
O How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.
Proverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear and will increase learning. A man of understanding will procure wise counsel.
Proverbs 4:5
Achieve wisdom and understanding! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the most important thing. So gain wisdom! And by all means arrive at understanding.
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning (insight).
Proverbs 10:14
Wise men preserve knowledge. The mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 23:23
Buy the truth and do not sell it. Also buy wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Luke 8:8-10
Other seed fell on the good ground. It grew and produced fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things he cried. He said: He who has ears to hear let him hear.
Luke 10:39
Her sister Mary sat at the Lord's feet and heard his word.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God. He gives to all generously and without reproach and it will be given to him.