The first clause is similar to Proverbs 15:14; the second gives a kind of explanation of the former?봳he understanding of the wise man is always expanding and increasing its stores, because his ear is open to instruction, and his ability grows by wholesome exercise (comp.
Proverbs 1:5). Daath, "knowledge," which is used in both clauses, the LXX. translates by two words, 慣菅???罐管?菅館 and 琯??館館恝菅慣館.