Proverbs 15:14
King James Version (KJV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
In context
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:14 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds 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.