Proverbs 15:14
What does Proverbs 15:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 44:20
He feedeth on ashes; a deceived heart hath turned him aside; and he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
- Acts 17:11
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
- Proverbs 1:5
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
- 2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and for ever. Amen.
- Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
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