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; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
1 Kings 3:6
Solomon said, "You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
Psalm 119:97
How I love your law! It is my meditation all 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 to see whether these things were so.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
The mouth
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Isaiah 30:10
who tell the seers, "Don't see!" and to the prophets, "Don't prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy deceits.
Isaiah 44:20
He feeds on ashes. A deceived heart has turned him aside; and he can't deliver his soul, nor say, "Isn't there a lie in my right hand?"
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
General references
Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.