Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on 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.
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth 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 glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a cheerful heart [has] a continual feast.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 3:6-12
And Solomon said, Thou have shown to 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 have kept for him this great
Psalm 119:97
O how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
Psalm 119:100
I understand more than the aged because I have kept thy precepts.
Proverbs 1:5
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning, and that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsels,
Proverbs 9:9
Give opportunity to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of a prudent man gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Isaiah 30:10
who say to the seers, Do not see, and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things. Speak to us smooth things. Prophesy deceits.
Isaiah 44:20
He feeds on ashes. A deceived heart has turned him aside. And he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. And they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
Acts 17:11
But these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all willingness, examining the Scriptures daily, if it has these things this way.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him is the glory both now and into the day of the age. Truly.