Proverbs 18:15

New International Version

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

Job 8:10

Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?

Proverbs 1:5

let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

Proverbs 10:14

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 15:14

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Proverbs 15:31

Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Proverbs 9:9

Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

Luke 10:39

She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.

Ephesians 1:17

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.