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Proverbs 15:14
People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.
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Christian Standard Bible®
A discerning mind seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Hebrew Names Version
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
King James Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
English Standard Version
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
New American Standard Bible
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Amplified Bible
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it, But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it, But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.
World English Bible
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
Legacy Standard Bible
The heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge,But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
The heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge,But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Berean Standard Bible
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Contemporary English Version
Anyone with good sense is eager to learn more, but fools are hungry for foolishness.
Anyone with good sense is eager to learn more, but fools are hungry for foolishness.
Complete Jewish Bible
The mind of a person with discernment seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
The mind of a person with discernment seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Darby Translation
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
Easy-to-Read Version
Intelligent people want more knowledge, but fools only want more nonsense.
Intelligent people want more knowledge, but fools only want more nonsense.
George Lamsa Translation
The heart of the just seeks knowledge; but the mouth of the wicked utters evil.
The heart of the just seeks knowledge; but the mouth of the wicked utters evil.
Good News Translation
Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.
Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.
Lexham English Bible
The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge, but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly.
The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge, but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly.
Literal Translation
The heart of the understanding one seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
The heart of the understanding one seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
A wyse herte wil seke after knowlege, but ye mouth of fooles medleth with foolishnesse.
A wyse herte wil seke after knowlege, but ye mouth of fooles medleth with foolishnesse.
American Standard Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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.
The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
King James Version (1611)
The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fooles feedeth on foolishnesse.
The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fooles feedeth on foolishnesse.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The heart of hym that hath vnderstandyng doth seke knowledge: but the mouth of fooles is fed with foolishnesse.
The heart of hym that hath vnderstandyng doth seke knowledge: but the mouth of fooles is fed with foolishnesse.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
English Revised Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The herte of a wijs man sekith techyng; and the mouth of foolis is fed with vnkunnyng.
The herte of a wijs man sekith techyng; and the mouth of foolis is fed with vnkunnyng.
Update Bible Version
The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge; But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge; But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Webster's Bible Translation
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
New English Translation
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
New King James Version
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
New Living Translation
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
New Life Bible
The mind of him who has understanding looks for much learning, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolish ways.
The mind of him who has understanding looks for much learning, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolish ways.
New Revised Standard
The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Revised Standard Version
The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
THE MESSAGE
An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.
An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Contextual Overview
14 People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
heart: Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 9:9, 1 Kings 3:6-12, Psalms 119:97, Psalms 119:100, Acts 17:11, 2 Peter 3:18
the mouth: Proverbs 12:23, Isaiah 30:10, Isaiah 44:20, Hosea 12:1
Reciprocal: Proverbs 8:9 - General Proverbs 15:32 - getteth understanding Proverbs 17:24 - before Proverbs 18:15 - General Proverbs 19:28 - the Proverbs 21:11 - when the wise Ezekiel 13:3 - foolish
Cross-References
Genesis 15:1
After these things happened, the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision: "Abram, don't be afraid. I will defend you, and I will give you a great reward."
After these things happened, the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision: "Abram, don't be afraid. I will defend you, and I will give you a great reward."
Genesis 15:2
But Abram said, "Lord God , what can you give me? I have no son, so my slave Eliezer from Damascus will get everything I own after I die."
But Abram said, "Lord God , what can you give me? I have no son, so my slave Eliezer from Damascus will get everything I own after I die."
Genesis 15:4
Then the Lord spoke his word to Abram: "He will not be the one to inherit what you have. You will have a son of your own who will inherit what you have."
Then the Lord spoke his word to Abram: "He will not be the one to inherit what you have. You will have a son of your own who will inherit what you have."
Genesis 15:5
Then God led Abram outside and said, "Look at the sky. There are so many stars you cannot count them. Your descendants also will be too many to count."
Then God led Abram outside and said, "Look at the sky. There are so many stars you cannot count them. Your descendants also will be too many to count."
Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the Lord . And the Lord accepted Abram's faith, and that faith made him right with God.
Abram believed the Lord . And the Lord accepted Abram's faith, and that faith made him right with God.
Genesis 15:7
God said to Abram, "I am the Lord who led you out of Ur of Babylonia so that I could give you this land to own."
God said to Abram, "I am the Lord who led you out of Ur of Babylonia so that I could give you this land to own."
Genesis 15:9
The Lord said to Abram, "Bring me a three-year-old cow, a three-year-old goat, a three-year-old male sheep, a dove, and a young pigeon."
The Lord said to Abram, "Bring me a three-year-old cow, a three-year-old goat, a three-year-old male sheep, a dove, and a young pigeon."
Genesis 15:11
Later, large birds flew down to eat the animals, but Abram chased them away.
Later, large birds flew down to eat the animals, but Abram chased them away.
Genesis 15:14
But I will punish the nation where they are slaves. Then your descendants will leave that land, taking great wealth with them.
But I will punish the nation where they are slaves. Then your descendants will leave that land, taking great wealth with them.
Genesis 15:18
So on that day the Lord made an agreement with Abram and said, "I will give to your descendants the land between the river of Egypt and the great river Euphrates.
So on that day the Lord made an agreement with Abram and said, "I will give to your descendants the land between the river of Egypt and the great river Euphrates.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge,.... He that has in his heart an understanding of divine and spiritual things, of the Gospel and of the truths of it, will seek earnestly and diligently in the use of proper means after more knowledge; as he will desire to know more of Christ, his person, offices, and grace, he will follow on to know him, and not be content with the present degree of knowledge he has attained unto; he will hear and read the word, and pray and meditate, in order to come to a more perfect knowledge of the son of God, and of those things which relate to his spiritual peace and eternal welfare;
but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness; on foolish talking and jesting; on foolish and unlearned questions; on foolish and false doctrines; on foolish and hurtful lusts; on wind and ashes, a deceived heart having turned them aside: they take pleasure and satisfaction in those things; feed their fancy with them and feast upon them, which shows what fools they are; and such all unregenerate men be.
