Proverbs 15:14
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.
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.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
- KJV
- The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
- WEB
- The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
- ASV
- The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
- DARBY
- The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
- BLB
- A discerning heart seeks knowledge, and the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
- ÅB
- Den forstandiges hjerte søker kunnskap, men dårers munn farer bare med dårskap.
- OTB
- Den forstandige søker kunnskap, men dårers munn nyter dårskap.
- B1930
- Den forstandiges hjerte søker kunnskap, men dårers munn farer bare med dårskap.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Read in contextIsaiah 30:10
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Read in contextProverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Read in context2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Read in contextActs 17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Read in contextProverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Read in context1 Kings 3:6–12
And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
Read in contextHosea 12:1
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
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