Proverbs 15:14

New International Reader's Version

A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.

Cross References

Psalm 119:100

I understand more than the elders do, because I obey your rules.

Psalm 119:97

Lord, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.

Proverbs 1:5

Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned. Let those who understand what is right get guidance.

Proverbs 12:23

Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves. But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.

Proverbs 15:15

All the days of those who are crushed are filled with pain and suffering. But a cheerful heart enjoys a good time that never ends.

Proverbs 18:15

Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.

Proverbs 9:9

Teach a wise person, and they will become even wiser. Teach a person who does right, and they will learn even more.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, ‘Don’t see any more visions!’ They say to the prophets, ‘Don’t give us any more visions of what is right! Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy things we want to hear even if they aren’t true.

Isaiah 44:20

That’s as foolish as eating ashes! The mind of someone like that has led him astray. He can’t save himself. He can’t bring himself to say, “This thing I’m holding in my right hand isn’t really a god at all.”

Hosea 12:1

The people of Ephraim look to others for help. It’s like chasing the wind. The wind they keep chasing is hot and dry. They tell more and more lies. They are always hurting others. They make a peace treaty with Assyria. They send olive oil to Egypt to get help.

Acts 17:11

The Berean Jews were very glad to receive Paul’s message. They studied the Scriptures carefully every day. They wanted to see if what Paul said was true. So they were more noble than the Thessalonian Jews.

2 Peter 3:18

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to him both now and forever. Amen.