Proverbs 15:14 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”
Proverbs 15:14 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 15:14 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 15:14 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.”
Proverbs 15:14 — World English Bible
Proverbs 15:14 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.”
Proverbs 15:14 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 15:14 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.”
Proverbs 15:14 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 15:14 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.”
Proverbs 15:14 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 15:14 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.”
Proverbs 15:14 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 15:14 in Context — Proverbs 15
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.
14 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.
What Does Proverbs 15:14 Mean?
Proverbs 15:14 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 15. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.
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