Matthew Henry · Verse 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.
Proverbs 15:14
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
BSB
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
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.
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