Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
Proverbs 18:15 - King James Version - American Edition The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking (inquiring for and craving) knowledge. American Standard Version (1901) The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Common English Bible An understanding mind gains knowledge; the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction. |
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.