King James Bible
KJVThe heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 18:15 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | |
World English BibleWEB | The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. |