💡WEB · Proverbs 18:15
What does Proverbs 18:15 mean?
"The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge."
— Proverbs 18:15 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.
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