14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,

but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,

but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord

than great treasure and trouble with it.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,

while the fool feeds on trash.

15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble;

for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.

16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,

than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,

But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,

But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,

Than great treasure with trouble.

14 People with understanding want more knowledge,

but fools just want more foolishness.

15 Every day is hard for those who suffer,

but a happy heart is like a continual feast.

16 It is better to be poor and respect the Lord

than to be wealthy and have much trouble.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge;

But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil;

But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah,

Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

14 The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

16 Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

14 The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge, 

but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity. 

15 Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person, 

but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. 

16 Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord 

than great treasure and turmoil. 

14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,

but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,

but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord

than great treasure with turmoil.

14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,

but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

15 All the days of the poor are hard,

but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord

than great treasure and trouble with it.

14 The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge,

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

15 All the days of the poor are hard,

but goodness of heart is a continuous feast.

16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh

than great treasure and trouble with it.

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

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

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.

16 It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little

than to be rich and have trouble.

14 The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,

But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are bad,

But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord

Than great treasure and turmoil with it.