Revised Version 1895
Proverbs 15:14
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 15:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
- New International Version (NIV)The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Context of Proverbs 15:14
12A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise. 13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. 15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast. 16Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:14 word by word
לֵ֣ב נָ֭בוֹן יְבַקֶּשׁ־דָּ֑עַת וּפִ֥י כְ֝סִילִ֗ים יִרְעֶ֥ה אִוֶּֽלֶת׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:14
- Proverbs 1:5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; and that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
- Proverbs 9:9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
- 1 Kings 3:6And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great kindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
- Psalms 119:97Oh how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
- Acts 17:11Now 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.
- 2 Peter 3:18But 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 12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Isaiah 30:10which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
- Isaiah 44:20He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
- Hosea 12:1Ephraim 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.
Commentaries on Proverbs 15:14
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14Verse 14 A wise man seeks to gain more wisdom, growing in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. But a carnal mind rests contented, flattering itself.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14Our preference for knowledge or trivial things shows if we are pursuing wisdom or foolishness.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. (Compare Pr 10:21, 22). The wise grow wiser, the fools more foolish (Pr 9:9).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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