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
He that is wise will hear, and will increase learning; and the intelligent will gain wise counsels:
Proverbs 9:9
Impart to a wise man, and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase learning.
1 Kings 3:6
And Solomon said, Thou hast shewn unto thy servant David my father great loving-kindness, 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 loving-kindness, that thou hast given him a son who sits upon his throne, as it is this day.
Psalm 119:97
MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
Acts 17:11
And these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, receiving the word with all readiness of mind, daily searching the scriptures if these things were so.
2 Peter 3:18
but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
The mouth
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
Isaiah 30:10
who 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, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and pursueth after the east wind: all day long he 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 an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.