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

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.

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.

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

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.

Teach a wise person, and they will become even wiser. Teach a person who does right, and they will learn even more.

They say to the seers,‘ Don’t see any more visions!’ They say to the prophets,‘ Don’t give us any more visions of what is right! Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy things we want to hear even if they aren’t true.

Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to him both now and forever. Amen.

The Berean Jews were very glad to receive Paul’s message. They studied the Scriptures carefully every day. They wanted to see if what Paul said was true. So they were more noble than the Thessalonian Jews.

Solomon answered,“ You have been very kind to my father David, your servant. That’s because he was faithful to you. He did what was right. His heart was honest. And you have continued to be very kind to him. You have given him a son to sit on his throne this day.“ Lord my God, you have now made me king. You have put me in the place of my father David. But I’m only a little child. I don’t know how to carry out my duties.I’m here among the people you have chosen. They are a great nation. They are more than anyone can count.So give me a heart that understands. Then I can rule over your people. I can tell the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Who can possibly rule over this great nation of yours?”The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for that.So God said to him,“ You have not asked to live for a long time. You have not asked to be wealthy. You have not even asked to have your enemies killed. Instead, you have asked for wisdom. You want to do what is right and fair when you judge people. Because that is what you have asked for,I will give it to you. I will give you a wise and understanding heart. So here is what will be true of you. There has never been anyone like you. And there never will be.

The people of Ephraim look to others for help. It’s like chasing the wind. The wind they keep chasing is hot and dry. They tell more and more lies. They are always hurting others. They make a peace treaty with Assyria. They send olive oil to Egypt to get help.

Lord, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.

Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves. But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.

Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned. Let those who understand what is right get guidance.

I understand more than the elders do, because I obey your rules.

That’s as foolish as eating ashes! The mind of someone like that has led him astray. He can’t save himself. He can’t bring himself to say,“ This thing I’m holding in my right hand isn’t really a god at all.”