Proverbs 15:14

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 3:6-9 : 6 And Solomon saith, `Thou hast done with Thy servant David my father great kindness, as he walked before Thee in truth and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with Thee, and Thou dost keep for him this great kindness, and dost give to him a son sitting on his throne, as `at' this day. 7 And now, O Jehovah my God, Thou hast caused thy servant to reign instead of David my father; and I `am' a little child, I do not know to go out and to come in; 8 and Thy servant `is' in the midst of thy people, whom Thou hast chosen, a people numerous, that is not numbered nor counted for multitude, 9 and Thou hast given to Thy servant an understanding heart, to judge Thy people, to discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this Thy great people?' 10 And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing, 11 and God saith unto him, `Because that thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thee many days, nor asked for thee riches, nor asked the life of thine enemies, and hast asked for thee discernment to understand judgment, 12 lo, I have done according to thy words; lo, I have given to thee a heart, wise and understanding, that like thee there hath not been before thee, and after thee there doth not arise like thee;
  • Ps 119:97 : 97 `Mem.' O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it `is' my meditation.
  • Ps 119:100 : 100 Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
  • Prov 1:5 : 5 (The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)
  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.
  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
  • Prov 18:15 : 15 The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
  • Isa 30:10 : 10 Who have said to seers, `Ye do not see,' And to prophets, `Ye do not prophesy to us Straightforward things, Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits,
  • Isa 44:20 : 20 Feeding on ashes, the heart is deceived, It hath turned him aside, And he delivereth not his soul, nor saith: `Is there not a lie in my right hand?'
  • Hos 12:1 : 1 Ephraim is enjoying wind, And is pursuing an east wind, All the day lying and spoiling he multiplieth, And a covenant with Asshur they make, And oil to Egypt is carried.
  • Acts 17:11 : 11 and these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, they received the word with all readiness of mind, every day examining the Writings whether those things were so;
  • 2 Pet 3:18 : 18 and increase ye in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; to him `is' the glory both now, and to the day of the age! 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 maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

  • Prov 15:7
    85%

    7The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools `is' not right.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    84%

    21To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

    22A fountain of life `is' understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

  • Prov 18:2
    84%

    2A fool delighteth not in understanding, But -- in uncovering his heart.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    84%

    13In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod `is' for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

    14The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool `is' near ruin.

  • Prov 12:23
    83%

    23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

  • Prov 14:33
    82%

    33In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

  • Prov 18:15
    81%

    15The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 14:6-8
    3 verses
    81%

    6A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent `is' easy.

    7Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge.

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

  • Prov 10:21
    81%

    21The lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.

  • Prov 13:16
    80%

    16Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    79%

    3In the mouth of a fool `is' a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.

  • Eccl 7:4-5
    2 verses
    79%

    4The heart of the wise `is' in a house of mourning, And the heart of fools in a house of mirth.

    5Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than `for' a man to hear a song of fools,

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    79%

    12Words of the mouth of the wise `are' gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth `is' folly, And the latter end of his mouth `Is' mischievous madness.

  • Prov 8:5
    78%

    5Understand, ye simple ones, prudence, And ye fools, understand the heart,

  • Prov 15:21
    78%

    21Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

    24The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools `is' folly.

  • Prov 17:24
    78%

    24The face of the intelligent `is' to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.

  • Prov 12:15
    78%

    15The way of a fool `is' right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel `is' wise.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.

  • Prov 29:11
    77%

    11A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

  • Prov 17:16
    76%

    16Why `is' this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23To execute inventions `is' as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.

  • Prov 15:5
    76%

    5A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

    7Wisdom `is' high for a fool, In the gate he openeth not his mouth.

  • Prov 14:18
    75%

    18The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned `with' knowledge.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    75%

    27One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper `is' a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.

    7The mouth of a fool `is' ruin to him, And his lips `are' the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    75%

    15The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.

    16The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.

  • Eccl 7:25
    75%

    25I have turned round, also my heart, to know and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and reason, and to know the wrong of folly, and of foolishness the madness.

  • Prov 19:1
    75%

    1Better `is' the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse `in' his lips, who `is' a fool.

  • Prov 15:13
    75%

    13A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 9:6
    74%

    6Forsake ye, the simple, and live, And be happy in the way of understanding.

  • Prov 1:5
    74%

    5(The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)

  • Prov 1:7
    74%

    7Fear of Jehovah `is' a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!

  • Prov 2:6
    74%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.