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Proverbs 18:15

Wisdom

13 He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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BSB
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
KJV
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
WEB
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
ASV
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
DARBY
The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
BLB
The heart of an understanding one acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise ones seeks knowledge.
ÅB
Den forstandiges hjerte kjøper kunnskap, og de vises øre søker kunnskap.
OTB
Det skjelne hjertet tilegner seg kunnskap, og de vises ører søker den ut.
B1930
Den forstandiges hjerte kjøper kunnskap, og de vises øre søker kunnskap.

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