Proverbs 18:15

15 Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. The ears of those who are wise listen for it.

Proverbs 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.

Proverbs 18:15 In-Context

13 To answer before listening is foolish and shameful.

14 A man's cheerful heart gives him strength when he is sick. You can't keep going if you have a broken spirit.

15 Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. The ears of those who are wise listen for it.

16 A gift opens the way for the one who gives it. It helps him meet important people.

17 The first one to tell his case seems right. Then someone else comes forward and questions him.