NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon The heartleb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect of him that hath understanding biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand seeketh baqash (baw-kash') to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after knowledge da`ath (dah'-ath) knowledge -- cunning, (ig-)norantly, know(-ledge), (un-)awares (wittingly). but the mouth peh (peh) the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to paniym (paw-neem') the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.) of fools kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). feedeth ra`ah (raw-aw') to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend) on foolishness 'ivveleth (iv-veh'-leth) silliness -- folly, foolishly(-ness). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. King James Bible The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. Holman Christian Standard Bible A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. International Standard Version A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity. NET Bible The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The heart of the righteous seeks knowledge, and the mouth of the evil speaks evil things. GOD'S WORD® Translation The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity. King James 2000 Bible The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. Links Proverbs 15:14Proverbs 15:14 NIV Proverbs 15:14 NLT Proverbs 15:14 ESV Proverbs 15:14 NASB Proverbs 15:14 KJV |
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