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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 18) Proverbs 18:15-16 KJV
"The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men."
Proverbs Chapter 18, Verse 15-16
Proverbs 18:15-16 in Context (Verses 12–19 KJV)
12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.*
14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.