Proverbs 15:14
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New International Version (©1984)
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.

King James Bible
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

American King James Version
The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

American Standard Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

Bible in Basic English
The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

Darby Bible Translation
The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

English Revised Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

Webster's Bible Translation
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

World English Bible
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

Geneva Study Bible

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

Wesley's Notes

15:14 Foolishness - Wickedness is meat and drink to them.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

14. (Compare Pr 10:21, 22). The wise grow wiser, the fools more foolish (Pr 9:9).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

15:14. A wise man seeks to gain more wisdom, growing in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. But a carnal mind rests contented, flattering itself. 15. Some are much in affliction, and of a sorrowful spirit. Such are to be pitied, prayed for, and comforted. And others serve God with gladness of heart, and it prompts their obedience, yet they should rejoice with trembling.


Proverbs 18:15 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. (NASB ©1995)

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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

heart 1:5 9:9 1Ki 3:6-12 Ps 119:97,100 Ac 17:11 2Pe 3:18

the mouth 12:23 Isa 30:10 44:20 Ho 12:1

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