Proverbs 15:14

Catholic Public Domain Version

The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:5

By listening, the wise shall become wiser and the intelligent shall possess governments.

Proverbs 12:23

A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.

Proverbs 15:15

All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast.

Proverbs 18:15

A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.

Proverbs 9:9

Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, "Do not see," and to those who behold: "Do not behold for us the things that are right. Speak to us of pleasing things. See errors for us.

Isaiah 44:20

Part of it is ashes. His foolish heart adores it. And he will not liberate his soul, and he will not say, "Perhaps there is a lie in my right hand."

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim feeds on wind and follows burning heat; all day long he multiplies lies and desolation. And he has entered into a pact with the Assyrians, and he has carried oil into Egypt.

Acts 17:11

But these were more noble than those who were at Thessalonica. They received the Word with all enthusiasm, daily examining the Scriptures to see if these things were so.

2 Peter 3:18

Yet truly, increase in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory, both now and in the day of eternity. Amen.