Modern Translations New International VersionThe heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. New Living Translation Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. English Standard Version An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Berean Study Bible The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. New American Standard Bible The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. NASB 1995 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. NASB 1977 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Amplified Bible The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge. Christian Standard Bible The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it. Holman Christian Standard Bible The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it. Contemporary English Version Everyone with good sense wants to learn. Good News Translation Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn. GOD'S WORD® Translation The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge. The ears of wise people seek knowledge. International Standard Version The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge. NET Bible The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge. Classic Translations King James BibleThe heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. New King James Version The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. King James 2000 Bible The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. New Heart English Bible The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. World English Bible The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. American King James Version The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. American Standard Version The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. A Faithful Version The heart of the prudent gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Darby Bible Translation The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. English Revised Version The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Webster's Bible Translation The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning. Bishops' Bible of 1568 A wise heart possesseth knowledge, & a prudent eare seeketh vnderstanding. Coverdale Bible of 1535 A wyse herte laboureth for knowlege, and a prudent eare seketh vnderstondinge. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe heart of the intelligent gets knowledge, "" And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Young's Literal Translation The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Smith's Literal Translation The heart of him understanding will obtain knowledge and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction. Catholic Public Domain Version A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAn ordered heart possesses wisdom, and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge. Lamsa Bible The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Brenton Septuagint Translation The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.     |