Proverbi 18:15

15 Il cuor dell’uomo intendente acquista scienza; E l’orecchio de’ savi cerca conoscimento.

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 fa risposta prima che abbia udito, Ciò gli è pazzia e vituperio.

14 Lo spirito dell’uomo sostiene l’infermità di esso; Ma chi solleverà lo spirito afflitto?

15 Il cuor dell’uomo intendente acquista scienza; E l’orecchio de’ savi cerca conoscimento.

16 Il presente dell’uomo gli fa far largo, E lo conduce davanti a’ grandi.

17 Chi è il primo a piatir la sua causa ha ragione; Ma il suo compagno vien poi, ed esamina quello ch’egli ha detto.