Proverbs 18:15–16
15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man’s qgift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — The New International Version (NIV)
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16 A gift opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him,
And bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — New Living Translation (NLT)
15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
16 Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
Proverbs 18:15–16 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — New Century Version (NCV)
15 The mind of a person with understanding gets knowledge;
the wise person listens to learn more.
16 Taking gifts to important people
will help get you in to see them.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — American Standard Version (ASV)
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him,
And bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
15 The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
15 The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge.
The ears of wise people seek knowledge.
16 A gift opens doors for the one who gives it
and brings him into the presence of great people.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
16 A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
15 An intelligent mind will acquire knowledge,
and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
16 The gift of a person will open doors for him,
and before the great, it gives him access.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
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.
Proverbs 18:15–16 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
15 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.