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Proverbs 15:14

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14A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge.

But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,

but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The discerning heart seeks knowledge,

but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A discerning mind seeks knowledge,

but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

NLTNew Living Translation

A wise person is hungry for knowledge,

while the fool feeds on trash.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge,

but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly.

KJV 1900King James Version

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:

But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.