Verse 14
Proverbs 15:14
New Living Translation
14
A wise person is hungry for knowledge,<br>while the fool feeds on trash.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
לֵ֣ב נָ֭בוֹן יְבַקֶּשׁ דָּ֑עַת ו/פני וּ/פִ֥י כְ֝סִילִ֗ים יִרְעֶ֥ה אִוֶּֽלֶת
English Translation
The heart of the wise seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Chapter 15 Context
1
A gentle answer deflects anger,<br>but harsh words make tempers flare.<br>
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2
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,<br>but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness...
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3
The LORD is watching everywhere,<br>keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.<br>
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4
Gentle words are a tree of life;<br>a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.<br>
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5
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline;<br>whoever learns from correction is wise.<br>
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6
There is treasure in the house of the godly,<br>but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.<br>
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7
The lips of the wise give good advice;<br>the heart of a fool has none to give.<br>
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8
The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked,<br>but he delights in the prayers of the upright.<br>
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9
The LORD detests the way of the wicked,<br>but he loves those who pursue godliness.<br>
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10
Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;<br>whoever hates correction will die.<...
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11
Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the LORD.<br>How much more does he know the human he...
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12
Mockers hate to be corrected,<br>so they stay away from the wise.<br>
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13
A glad heart makes a happy face;<br>a broken heart crushes the spirit.<br>
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14
A wise person is hungry for knowledge,<br>while the fool feeds on trash.<br>
15
For the despondent, every day brings trouble;<br>for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.<br>
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16
Better to have little, with fear for the LORD,<br>than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.<br>
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17
A bowl of vegetables with someone you love<br>is better than steak with someone you hate.<br>
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18
A hot-tempered person starts fights;<br>a cool-tempered person stops them.<br>
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19
A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,<br>but the path of the upright is an open highway.<br>
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20
Sensible children bring joy to their father;<br>foolish children despise their mother.<br>
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21
Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;<br>a sensible person stays on the right path.<br>
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22
Plans go wrong for lack of advice;<br>many advisers bring success.<br>
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23
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;<br>it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!<br>
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24
The path of life leads upward for the wise;<br>they leave the grave behind.<br>
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25
The LORD tears down the house of the proud,<br>but he protects the property of widows.<br>
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26
The LORD detests evil plans,<br>but he delights in pure words.<br>
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27
Greed brings grief to the whole family,<br>but those who hate bribes will live.<br>
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28
The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;<br>the mouth of the wicked overflows with e...
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29
The LORD is far from the wicked,<br>but he hears the prayers of the righteous.<br>
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30
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;<br>good news makes for good health.<br>
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31
If you listen to constructive criticism,<br>you will be at home among the wise.<br>
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32
If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;<br>but if you listen to correction, you grow in un...
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33
Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom;<br>humility precedes honor.<br>
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