| Proverbs 15:14 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. |
| ASV: | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. |
| BBE: | The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise. |
| DBY: | The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly. |
| ERV: | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. |
| JPS: | The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. |
| WBS: | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. |
| WEB: | The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. |
| YLT: | The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly. |
| Proverbs 15:14 Cross References |
| XREF: | Proverbs 18:15 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| WES: | 15:14 Foolishness - Wickedness is meat and drink to them. |
| MHC: | 15:14. 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. 15. Some are much in affliction, and of a sorrowful spirit. Such are to be pitied, prayed for, and comforted. And others serve God with gladness of heart, and it prompts their obedience, yet they should rejoice with trembling. |
| CONC: | Discernment Enjoyeth Feed Feedeth Feeds Folly Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Goes Heart Intelligent Mind Mouth Mouths Search Seeketh Seeks Sense Understanding Unwise |
| PREV: | Discerning Discernment Feed Feedeth Feeds Folly Food Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Goes Good Heart Intelligent Mind Mouth Mouths Search Seeketh Seeks Sense Understanding Unwise |
| NEXT: | Discerning Discernment Feed Feedeth Feeds Folly Food Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Goes Good Heart Intelligent Mind Mouth Mouths Search Seeketh Seeks Sense Understanding Unwise |
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