Proverbs 15:14 - American Standard Version (1901)

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge and inquires after and craves it, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool feeds on folly. [Isa. 32:6.]

Common English Bible

An understanding heart seeks knowledge; but fools feed on folly.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance.