Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:14
American Standard Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Amplified® Bible
The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge and inquires after {and} craves it, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool feeds on folly.
Contemporary English Version
Anyone with good sense is eager to learn more, but fools are hungry for foolishness.
Darby English Version
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
Good News Bible
Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.
King James Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
New American Standard Bible
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
New International Version
The discerning heart seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
New King James Version
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Revised Standard Version
The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
