Proverbi 18:15

15 Il cuore dell’uomo intelligente acquista la scienza, e l’orecchio dei savi la cerca.

Proverbi 18:15 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge
More knowledge; for he must have some, and a considerable share, to be denominated "prudent", whether in things natural, civil, or spiritual: and such will be heartily desirous of more, and make use of all means to attain it, by which they do come at a large share of it; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge;
a wise man seeks to get it by hearing; he listens to what others say, and especially such that are wiser and more knowing than himself: so such as are wise to salvation, as they desire to know more of Christ and of divine things, and make use of all means for that purpose; among the rest, hearken to what Christians, of a superior class to themselves, drop in private conversation; and particularly they constantly attend to the ministry of the word; and thus seeking it, they find an increase of it.

Proverbi 18:15 In-Context

13 Chi risponde prima d’aver ascoltato, mostra la sua follia, e rimane confuso.

14 Lo spirito dell’uomo lo sostiene quand’egli è infermo; ma lo spirito abbattuto chi lo solleverà?

15 Il cuore dell’uomo intelligente acquista la scienza, e l’orecchio dei savi la cerca.

16 I regali che uno fa gli apron la strada e gli dànno adito ai grandi.

17 Il primo a perorare la propria causa par che abbia ragione; ma vien l’altra parte, e scruta quello a fondo.