I understand more than the older leaders\par because I keep your commands.\par
Proverbs 15:14 - Easy To Read Version A wise person tries to gain more knowledge. But a foolish person only wants more foolishness. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge and inquires after and craves it, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool feeds on folly. [Isa. 32:6.] American Standard Version (1901) The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. Common English Bible An understanding heart seeks knowledge; but fools feed on folly. Catholic Public Domain Version The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. |
I understand more than the older leaders\par because I keep your commands.\par
Oh, I love your teachings, Lord.\par I talk about them all of the time.\par
Even wise people should listen to these words. They will learn more and become even wiser. And people who are skilled at solving problems will gain even more understanding.
A smart {\cf2\super [17]} person doesn’t tell everything he knows. But a foolish person tells everything and shows he is a fool.
Some poor people are sad all the time. But for people with happiness in their hearts, life is one big party.
The wise person always wants to learn more. That person listens closely for more wisdom.
If you teach a wise man, then he will become wiser. If you teach a good man, then he will learn more.
They tell the prophets, “Don’t see dreams {\cf2\super [278]} 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!
That man does not know what he is doing. He is confused, so his heart leads him the wrong way. That man can’t save himself. And he can’t see that he is doing wrong. That man will not say, “This statue I am holding is a false god.”
Ephraim {\cf2\super [127]} is wasting its time—Israel “chases the wind” all day long. The people tell more and more lies. They steal more and more. They have made agreements with Assyria, and they are carrying their olive oil to Egypt.
These Jews were better people than the Jews in Thessalonica. These Jews were very happy to listen to the things Paul and Silas said. These Jews in Berea studied the Scriptures {\cf2\super [350]} every day. They wanted to know if these things were true.
But grow in the grace (kindness) and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to him now and forever! Amen.