John Trapp on Proverbs 18:15-16

Verſ. 15. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge] Such as can keep the bird ſinging in their boſome, and are free from inward perturbations, theſe by meditating on the good Word of God, and by liſtening to the wholeſome words [illegible: 1 word] others, get and gather knowledge; that is, great ſtore of all ſorts of knowl[illegible: 3 letters]e, that which is divine eſpecially, and tends to the perfecting of the ſoul.

Verſ. [illegible: 2 letters] A mans gift maketh roomth for him] This Jacob knew well,Gen. 43.11. and therefore [illegible: 2 letters]de his Sons take a preſent for the Governour of the Land, though it were but of every good thing a little. So Saul, 1 Sam. 9.7. when to go to the man of God to enquire about the Aſſes. But behold, ſaid hee to his ſervant, if wee go, what ſhall wee bring the man? what have wee? See more in the Note on Chap. 17. verſ. 8. & 23.