Proverbs 15:14

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

Cross References

Proverbs 9:9

Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it.

Isaiah 30:10

Who say to the seers: See not. And to them that behold: Behold not for us those things that are right. Speak unto us pleasant things: see errors for us.

Proverbs 18:15

A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.

2 Peter 3:18

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

Acts 17:11

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all eagerness, daily searching the scriptures, whether these things were so.

Proverbs 1:5

A wise man shall hear and shall be wiser: and he that understandeth, shall possess governments.

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim feedeth on the wind, and followeth the burning heat: all the day long he multiplied lies and desolation: and he hath made a covenant with the Assyrians, and carried oil into Egypt.

Isaiah 44:20

Part thereof is ashes. His foolish heart adoreth it, and he will not save his soul, nor say: Perhaps there is a lie in my right hand.

Proverbs 12:23

A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

Proverbs 15:15

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