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Proverbs 15:14

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

Proverbs 15:14 · World English Bible

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Proverbs 15:14 in other translations

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.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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In context

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

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.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

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