Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The mouth
General references
Bible References
Heart
Proverbs 1:5
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
1 Kings 3:6
And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great lovingkindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
Psalm 119:97
Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
Acts 17:11
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and for ever. Amen.
The mouth
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Isaiah 30:10
that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,
Isaiah 44:20
He feedeth on ashes; a deceived heart hath turned him aside; and he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
General references
Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.