Proverbs 15:14,21
Proverbs 15:14 New King James Version (NKJV)
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
Proverbs 15:14 New Living Translation (NLT)
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.
Proverbs 15:14 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:21 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
Proverbs 15:14 The Message (MSG)
An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.
Proverbs 15:21 The Message (MSG)
The empty-headed treat life as a plaything; the perceptive grasp its meaning and make a go of it.
Proverbs 15:14 King James Version (KJV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:21 King James Version (KJV)
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Proverbs 15:14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.
Proverbs 15:14 New Century Version (NCV)
People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.
Proverbs 15:21 New Century Version (NCV)
A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish, but someone with understanding does what is right.
Proverbs 15:14 American Standard Version (ASV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 15:21 American Standard Version (ASV)
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Proverbs 15:14 New International Version (NIV)
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:21 New International Version (NIV)
Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
Proverbs 15:14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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 15:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Foolishness is joy to him who is without heart and lacks [intelligent, common] sense, But a man of understanding walks uprightly [making his course straight]. [Eph 5:15]