Proverbs 18:15 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
English ASV
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
English Amplified
The mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking (inquiring for and craving) knowledge.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
The mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking (inquiring for and craving) knowledge.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
English EASY 2024
Wise people are always learning something new.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain knowledge.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge. The ears of wise people seek knowledge.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
English KJV 1611
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
English LSB
The heart of the understanding acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The mind of the intelligent gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. The ears of those who are wise listen for it.
English NIV
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
English NKJ 1982
The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
English NLT
Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
The spiritually hungry are always ready to learn more, for their hearts are eager to discover new truths.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The intelligent man is always open to new ideas. In fact, he looks for them.
English Tyndale 1537
A wise heart laboureth for knowledge, and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.