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


In Context

11 Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.

12 A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

13 A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.

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

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, And gladness of heart is a perpetual banquet.

16 Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.

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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:14The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish 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 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.