Proverbs 15:14

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 3:6-9 : 6 And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great lovingkindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 And now, O Jehovah my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I know not how to go out or come in. 8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. 9 Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life, neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern justice; 12 behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
  • Ps 119:97 : 97 MEM. Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
  • Ps 119:100 : 100 I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.
  • Prov 1:5 : 5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
  • Prov 18:15 : 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
  • Isa 30:10 : 10 that 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 : 20 He feedeth on ashes; a deceived heart hath turned him aside; and he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
  • Hos 12:1 : 1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
  • Acts 17:11 : 11 Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
  • 2 Pet 3:18 : 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] the glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 15:2
    85%

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 15:7
    85%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    84%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 18:2
    84%

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    84%

    13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Prov 12:23
    83%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 14:33
    82%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 18:15
    81%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 14:6-8
    3 verses
    81%

    6A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

    7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 10:21
    81%

    21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 13:16
    80%

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    79%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Eccl 7:4-5
    2 verses
    79%

    4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    79%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

  • Prov 8:5
    78%

    5O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 15:21
    78%

    21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

  • Prov 17:24
    78%

    24Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 12:15
    78%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 29:11
    77%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 17:16
    76%

    16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

  • Prov 15:5
    76%

    5A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 14:18
    75%

    18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    75%

    27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    75%

    15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

  • Eccl 7:25
    75%

    25I turned about, and my heart [was set] to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason [of things], and to know that wickedness is folly, and that foolishness is madness.

  • Prov 19:1
    75%

    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 15:13
    75%

    13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 9:6
    74%

    6Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.

  • Prov 1:5
    74%

    5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

  • Prov 1:7
    74%

    7The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 2:6
    74%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding: