the Week of Proper 24 / Ordinary 29
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Proverbs 15:14
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A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge; But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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 heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The herte of a wijs man sekith techyng; and the mouth of foolis is fed with vnkunnyng.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Anyone with good sense is eager to learn more, but fools are hungry for foolishness.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
The mind of a person with discernment seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
Intelligent people want more knowledge, but fools only want more nonsense.
The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fooles feedeth on foolishnesse.
The mind of him who has understanding looks for much learning, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolish ways.
The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
The heart of the just seeks knowledge; but the mouth of the wicked utters evil.
Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.
The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The heart of hym that hath vnderstandyng doth seke knowledge: but the mouth of fooles is fed with foolishnesse.
An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge, but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly.
The heart of the understanding one seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
A wyse herte wil seke after knowlege, but ye mouth of fooles medleth with foolishnesse.
An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.
The mind of the intelligent 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.
The mind of the intelligent 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.
Contextual Overview
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
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."
But Abram said, "O sovereign Lord , what will you give me since I continue to be childless, and my heir is Eliezer of Damascus?"
But look, the word of the Lord came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but instead a son who comes from your own body will be your heir."
The Lord took him outside and said, "Gaze into the sky and count the stars—if you are able to count them!" Then he said to him, "So will your descendants be."
Abram believed the Lord , and the Lord considered his response of faith as proof of genuine loyalty.
The Lord said to him, "I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess."
The Lord said to him, "Take for me a heifer, a goat, and a ram, each three years old, along with a dove and a young pigeon."
When birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away.
But I will execute judgment on the nation that they will serve. Afterward they will come out with many possessions.
That day the Lord made a covenant with Abram: "To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates River—
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.