Proverbs 15:14
World English Bible (WEB)
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
In context
12 A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16 Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:14 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
- KJV King James Version
- The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
- 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.