Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
New American Standard Bible
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
King James Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Holman Bible
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
International Standard Version
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
A Conservative Version
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
American Standard Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Amplified
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.
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.
Darby Translation
The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
Julia Smith Translation
The heart of him understanding will seek knowledge: and the face of the foolish will feed folly.
King James 2000
The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge, but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly.
Modern King James verseion
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise heart will seek after knowledge; but the mouths of fools meddle with foolishness.
NET Bible
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
New Heart English Bible
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The Emphasized Bible
The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
Webster
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.
Themes
Folly » Of men » General references to
Heart » The heart of those that have understanding
Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
13 A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten. 14 The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, And gladness of heart is a perpetual banquet.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 3:6-12
And Solomon saith, 'Thou hast done with Thy servant David my father great kindness, as he walked before Thee in truth and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with Thee, and Thou dost keep for him this great kindness, and dost give to him a son sitting on his throne, as at this day.
Psalm 119:97
Mem. O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it is my meditation.
Psalm 119:100
Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
Proverbs 1:5
(The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)
Proverbs 9:9
Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Isaiah 30:10
Who have said to seers, 'Ye do not see,' And to prophets, 'Ye do not prophesy to us Straightforward things, Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits,
Isaiah 44:20
Feeding on ashes, the heart is deceived, It hath turned him aside, And he delivereth not his soul, nor saith: 'Is there not a lie in my right hand?'
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim is enjoying wind, And is pursuing an east wind, All the day lying and spoiling he multiplieth, And a covenant with Asshur they make, And oil to Egypt is carried.
Acts 17:11
and these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, they received the word with all readiness of mind, every day examining the Writings whether those things were so;
2 Peter 3:18
and increase ye in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; to him is the glory both now, and to the day of the age! Amen.