Proverbs 15:14
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
In context
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man! 12 A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. 14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. 16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:14 in the KJV
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:14 in the NIV
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.