Proverbs 15:14

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

Context

v.13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

v.14This passage

v.15All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

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.