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Proverbs 18:15

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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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  1. James 1:5Rank 1 from verse 15
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    5If 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.

  2. Proverbs 15:14Rank 2 from verse 15
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    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  3. Luke 10:39Rank 3 from verse 15
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    39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

  4. Proverbs 1:5Rank 4 from verse 15
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    5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  5. Proverbs 9:9Rank 5 from verse 15
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    9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

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Proverbs 18:15

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heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

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prudent

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Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

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ear

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Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

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