14The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.


In Context

11 Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

13 A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

16 Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

Proverbs 15:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.