King James Version
Proverbs 15:14 in the King James Version says “The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”
Proverbs 15:14 · KJV
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“of him that hath understanding”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
“seeketh”
H1245to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
“but the mouth”
H6310the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
“feedeth”
H7462to tend a flock; i.e., pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frie
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