Proverbs 15:14

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Intelligent people want more knowledge, but fools only want more nonsense.

Cross References

Proverbs 9:9

Teach the wise, and they will become wiser. Instruct those who live right, and they will gain more knowledge.

Isaiah 30:10

They tell the prophets, “Don’t see dreams about things we should do. Don’t tell us the truth. Say nice things to us and make us feel good. See only good things for us.

Proverbs 18:15

Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain knowledge.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to him, now and forever! Amen.

Acts 17:11

The people in Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. They were so glad to hear the message Paul told them. They studied the Scriptures every day to make sure that what they heard was really true.

Proverbs 1:5

Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems.

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim is wasting its time; Israel “chases the wind” all day long. The people tell more and more lies and steal more and more. They have made agreements with Assyria, and they are carrying their olive oil to Egypt.

Isaiah 44:20

Someone like that is deceived. They don’t know what they are doing. They cannot save themselves, and they will not admit, “This statue I am holding is a lie!”

Psalm 119:100

I understand more than those who are older, because I obey your instructions.

Psalm 119:97

Oh, how I love your teachings! I talk about them all the time.

Proverbs 12:23

Smart people don’t tell everything they know, but fools tell everything and show they are fools.

Proverbs 15:15

Life is always hard for the poor, but the right attitude can turn it into a party.