Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth 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.
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.
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 joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 3:6-12
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.
Psalm 119:100
I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
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.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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.
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.