Proverbs 15:14 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 15:14 MSG (The Message)
An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.
Proverbs 15:14 KJV (King James Version)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:14 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14 NCV (New Century Version)
People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.
Proverbs 15:14 ASV (American Standard Version)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 15:14 NIV (New International Version)
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14 NKJV (New King James Version)
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:14 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it, But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness. [Is 32:6]
Proverbs 15:14 NLT (New Living Translation)
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:14 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Lovers of God hunger after truth, but those without understanding feast on foolishness and don’t even realize it.
Proverbs 15:14 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.