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The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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Wisdom is an Active Pursuit
Commentators agree that the wise are in a constant, active pursuit of knowledge. Albert Barnes notes there is 'no loss of time' in this endeavor. John Gill adds that the wise are 'heartily desirous' of more knowledge and use all available means to get it, such as listening to wiser Christians and attending church ministry.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
With the wise and prudent there is no loss of time. “Heart” and “ear”—the mind working within, or gathering from outside materials for its thought—…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge. More knowledge; for he must have some, and a considerable share, to be denominat…
We must get knowledge, not only into our heads, but into our hearts.
