The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

聪明人心求知识；愚昧人口吃愚昧。

聪明人的心追求知识；愚昧人的口吞吃愚昧。

聪明人的心追求知识；愚昧人的口吞吃愚昧。

哲士渴慕知识，愚人安于愚昧。

聪明人的心寻求知识，愚昧人的口只吃愚妄。

有悟性的心，寻求知识；愚昧人的口，以愚妄为食。

聰明人心求知識；愚昧人口吃愚昧。

聰明人的心追求知識；愚昧人的口吞吃愚昧。

聰明人的心追求知識；愚昧人的口吞吃愚昧。

哲士渴慕知識，愚人安於愚昧。

聰明人的心尋求知識，愚昧人的口只吃愚妄。

明達人的心尋求知識；愚頑人的口拿愚妄做糧食。

有悟性的心，尋求知識；愚昧人的口，以愚妄為食。

達人之心求知識、蠢者之口嗜愚頑、

哲人日進高明、愚人日就污下。

哲人之心、樂求知識、愚人之口、好出癡言、

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.

The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.

A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.

And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great lovingkindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.And now, O Jehovah my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I know not how to go out or come in.And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life, neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern justice;behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.

Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.

Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

He feedeth on ashes; a deceived heart hath turned him aside; and he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?