Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, 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.
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.
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 pleasing countenance, - but, in sorrow of heart, is a stricken spirit. 14 The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly. 15 All the days of the afflicted, are sorrowful, but, a cheerful heart, is a continual banquet.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 3:6-12
Then said Solomon - Thou, didst deal, with thy servant David my father, in 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 unto him a son, to sit upon his throne, as it is this day.
Psalm 119:97
[MEM] Oh how I love thy law! All the day, is it my meditation.
Psalm 119:100
Beyond the elders, will I show understanding, for, thy precepts, have I observed.
Proverbs 1:5
A wise man, will hear, and will increase learning, and a, discreet man, wise counsels, will acquire,
Proverbs 9:9
Give to a wise man, and he will be wiser still, Inform a righteous man, and he will increase learning.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
Proverbs 18:15
the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
Isaiah 30:10
Who have said to the seers, Ye must not see! To the prophets, Ye must not prophesy to us reproofs! Speak to us smooth things, Prophesy delusions:
Isaiah 44:20
He is feeding on ashes, A deluded heart, hath turned him aside, - And he cannot deliver his own soul nor say, Is there not a falsehood in my right hand?
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim, feedeth on wind, and pursueth the east wind, all the day, falsehood and force, doth he magnify, - and, a covenant with Assyria, would they solemnize, and, oil into Egypt, must be borne along.
Acts 17:11
and, these, were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they welcomed the word with all readiness of mind, daily, searching the Scriptures, - whether these things could be so.
2 Peter 3:18
But be growing in the favour and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: - unto whom be the glory, both now and unto a day that abideth.