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 Le moqueur n’aime pas qu’on le reprenne, Il ne va point vers les sages.

13 Un cœur joyeux rend le visage serein; Mais quand le cœur est triste, l’esprit est abattu.

14 Un cœur intelligent cherche la science, Mais la bouche des insensés se plaît à la folie.

15 Tous les jours du malheureux sont mauvais, Mais le cœur content est un festin perpétuel.

16 Mieux vaut peu, avec la crainte de l’Éternel, Qu’un grand trésor, avec le trouble.

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What Does Proverbs 15:14 Mean?

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