Proverbs 15:14
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
In context
12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:14 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
- KJV King James Version
- The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
- WEB World English Bible
- The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.