Proverbs 15:14

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

Cross References

Proverbs 9:9

Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and he will learn more.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ and to the prophets, ‘Do not prophesy the truth to us. Tell us flattering things. Prophesy illusions.

Proverbs 18:15

The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge  of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.  ,

Acts 17:11

The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined  the Scriptures  daily to see if these things were so.

Proverbs 1:5

let a wise person listen and increase learning, and let a discerning person obtain guidance –

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim chases  the wind and pursues the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and violence. He makes a covenant with Assyria, and olive oil is carried to Egypt.

Isaiah 44:20

He feeds on   ashes. His deceived mind has led him astray, and he cannot rescue himself, or say, ‘Isn’t there a lie in my right hand? ’

Proverbs 12:23

A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicises stupidity.

Proverbs 15:15

All the days of the oppressed are miserable, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.