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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 14

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13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
King James Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
American Standard Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
New English Translation
The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
World English Bible
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15
All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
16
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17
Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19
The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21
Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
24
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.