Proverbs 15:14

KJV1611 – Modern English

The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

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  • 1 Kgs 3:6-9 : 6 And Solomon said, You have shown to your servant David my father great mercy, as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you; and you have kept for him this great kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8 And your servant is in the midst of your people whom you have chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered or counted for multitude. 9 Therefore give your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil: for who is able to judge this your great people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said to him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to your words: lo, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like you before you, nor shall any arise like unto you.
  • Ps 119:97 : 97 MEM. Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.
  • Ps 119:100 : 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Your precepts.
  • Prov 1:5 : 5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;
  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be even wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
  • Prov 18:15 : 15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
  • Isa 30:10 : 10 Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
  • Isa 44:20 : 20 He feeds on ashes: a deceived heart has turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
  • Hos 12:1 : 1 Ephraim feeds on the wind, and pursues the east wind; he daily increases lies and desolation, and they make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
  • Acts 17:11 : 11 These were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
  • 2 Pet 3:18 : 18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:2
    85%

    2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

  • Prov 15:7
    85%

    7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    84%

    21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

    22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

    23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 18:2
    84%

    2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may express itself.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    84%

    13 In the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who is void of understanding.

    14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  • Prov 12:23
    83%

    23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 14:33
    82%

    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

  • Prov 18:15
    81%

    15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 14:6-8
    3 verses
    81%

    6 A scorner seeks wisdom and does not find it, but knowledge is easy to him who understands.

    7 Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 10:21
    81%

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

  • Prov 13:16
    80%

    16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    79%

    3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

  • Eccl 7:4-5
    2 verses
    79%

    4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of laughter.

    5 It 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%

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

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

  • Prov 8:5
    78%

    5 O simple ones, understand wisdom; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 15:21
    78%

    21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

    24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly.

  • Prov 17:24
    78%

    24 Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 12:15
    78%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8 The wise in heart will receive commandments, but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 29:11
    77%

    11 A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 17:16
    76%

    16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no desire for it?

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23 It is as a sport to a fool to do mischief, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3 The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Prov 15:5
    76%

    5 A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who regards reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

    7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 14:18
    75%

    18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    75%

    27 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

    28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

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

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    75%

    15 The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.

    16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

  • Eccl 7:25
    75%

    25 I applied my heart to know, to search, and to seek out wisdom and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even foolishness and madness.

  • Prov 19:1
    75%

    1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Prov 15:13
    75%

    13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 9:6
    74%

    6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

  • Prov 1:5
    74%

    5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;

  • Prov 1:7
    74%

    7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 2:6
    74%

    6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.