Proverbs 15:14
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The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

heart

Proverbs 1:5 He shall understand a parable and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.

Proverbs 9:9 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence.

1 Kings 3:6-12 And Solomon said: Thou hast shewed great mercy to thy servant David, my father, even as he walked before thee in truth, and justice, and an upright heart with thee: and thou hast kept thy great mercy for him, and hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. . . .

Psalm 119:97,100 O how have I loved thy law, O Lord! it is my meditation all the day. . . .

Acts 17:11 Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all eagerness, daily searching the scriptures, whether these things were so.

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and unto the day of eternity, Amen.

the mouth

Proverbs 12:23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

Isaiah 30:10 Who say to the seers: See not: and to them that behold: Behold not for us those things that are right: speak unto us pleasant things, see errors for us.

Isaiah 44:20 Part thereof is ashes: his foolish heart adoreth it, and he will not save his soul, nor say: Perhaps there is a lie in my right hand.

Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feedeth on the wind, and followeth the burning heat: all the day long he multiplied lies and desolation: and he hath made a covenant with the Assyrians, and carried oil into Egypt.

Context
A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath
13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down. 14The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.15All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.…
Cross References
Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.

Proverbs 18:15
A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.

Lexicon
A discerning
נָ֭בוֹן (nā·ḇō·wn)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 995: To separate mentally, understand

heart
לֵ֣ב (lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

seeks
יְבַקֶּשׁ־ (yə·ḇaq·qeš-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1245: To search out, to strive after

knowledge,
דָּ֑עַת (dā·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1847: Knowledge

but the mouth
וּפִ֥י (ū·p̄î)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 6440: The face

of a fool
כְ֝סִילִ֗ים (ḵə·sî·lîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool

feeds on
יִרְעֶ֥ה (yir·‘eh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with

folly.
אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ (’iw·we·leṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 200: Silliness


Additional Translations
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

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

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
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