Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?
Proverbs 18:15 - Revised Version 1885 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 thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
Wise men lay up knowledge: But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea, 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: Yea, with all thou hast gotten get understanding.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word.
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.