Strong's Lexicon A discerning נָ֭בוֹן (nā·ḇō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard heart לֵ֣ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage seeks יְבַקֶּשׁ־ (yə·ḇaq·qeš-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1245: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought knowledge, דָּ֑עַת (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1847: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom but the mouth (וּפִ֥י) (ū·p̄î) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 6440: 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of of a fool כְ֝סִילִ֗ים (ḵə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one feeds on יִרְעֶ֥ה (yir·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7462: 1) to pasture, tend, graze, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tend, pasture 1a1a) to shepherd 1a1b) of ruler, teacher (fig) 1a1c) of people as flock (fig) 1a1d) shepherd, herdsman (subst) 1a2) to feed, graze 1a2a) of cows, sheep etc (literal) 1a2b) of idolater, Israel as flock (fig) 1b) (Hiphil) shepherd, shepherdess 2) to associate with, be a friend of (meaning probable) 2a) (Qal) to associate with 2b) (Hithpael) to be companions 3) (Piel) to be a special friend folly. אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 200: 1) foolishness, folly Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. Young's Literal Translation The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly. Holman Christian Standard Bible A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. 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. Parallel Verses New International Version The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. New Living Translation A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. English Standard Version The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. 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. American Standard Version The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. English Revised Version The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. Young's Literal Translation The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly. Cross References Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. Proverbs 15:11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? Proverbs 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Proverbs 15:17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 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