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. |