King James Bible
KJVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 15:14
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 15:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. | |
World English BibleWEB | The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
English Revised Version
ERVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
World English Bible
WEBThe heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
American King James Version
AKJVThe heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
King James Bible
KJVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
American Standard Version
ASVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
English Revised Version
ERVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
World English Bible
WEBThe heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
American King James Version
AKJVThe heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.