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Proverbs 18:15

Both the heart and the ear of the wise are active — getting and seeking knowledge. This is not passive receiving but active pursuit. The heart here is the seat of understanding; the ear is the instrument of receiving instruction. Wisdom does not coast on what it already knows — it keeps reaching for more.

Memory phrase: Wise hearts keep learning.

Talk about it: How do wise people keep growing in what they know?

Prayer: God, give me a heart and ears eager to learn.

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