Proverbes 18:15

15 Le cœur de l'homme intelligent acquiert de la science, et l'oreille des sages cherche la connaissance.

Proverbes 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.

Proverbes 18:15 In-Context

13 Celui qui répond à un discours, avant que de l'avoir entendu, fait une folie et s'attire la confusion.

14 L'esprit de l'homme le soutiendra dans la maladie; mais si l'esprit est abattu, qui le relèvera?

15 Le cœur de l'homme intelligent acquiert de la science, et l'oreille des sages cherche la connaissance.

16 Le présent d'un homme lui fait faire place, et lui donne accès auprès des grands.

17 Celui qui plaide le premier, paraît juste; mais sa partie vient et l'examine.