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Proverbs 15:14

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

KJV

Cor sapientis quærit doctrinam, et os stultorum pascitur imperitia.

Vulgate

καρδία ὀρθὴ ζητεῖ αἴσθησιν, στόμα δὲ ἀπαιδεύτων γνώσεται κακά.

LXX

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

ASV

לֵ֣ב נָ֭בוֹן יְבַקֶּשׁ דָּ֑עַת ו/פני וּ/פִ֥י כְ֝סִילִ֗ים יִרְעֶ֥ה אִוֶּֽלֶת

Hebrew

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In the original Hebrew

9 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

אִוֶּֽלֶת
'vlt
noun · 25×
בַקֵּ֥שׁ
bqsh
verb · 225×
דָֽעַת
d't
verb · 93×
י
y
noun · 591×
י
y
noun · 496×
יָבִ֥ין
ybyn
verb · 168×
כְּסִ֑יל
ksyl
noun · 69×
פְנֵ֣י
pny
noun · 2111×
רֹעִ֔ים
r'ym
verb · 164×

Historic Christian voices

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 2Pet 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
  • Acts 17:11 — These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
  • Ezek 13:3 — Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
  • Isa 30:10 — Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
  • Isa 44:20 — He 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?
  • Prov 1:5 — A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
  • Prov 9:9 — Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
  • Prov 18:15 — The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
  • Prov 18:15 — The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.