Proverbs 15:14

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 9:9

Give opportunity to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

Isaiah 30:10

who say to the seers, Do not see, and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things. Speak to us smooth things. Prophesy deceits.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of a prudent man gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him is the glory both now and into the day of the age. Truly.

Acts 17:11

But these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all willingness, examining the Scriptures daily, if it has these things this way.

Proverbs 1:5

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning, and that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsels,

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. And they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.

Isaiah 44:20

He feeds on ashes. A deceived heart has turned him aside. And he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?

Psalm 119:100

I understand more than the aged because I have kept thy precepts.

Psalm 119:97

O how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

Proverbs 12:23

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

Proverbs 15:15

All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a cheerful heart [has] a continual feast.