புத்திமானுடைய மனம் அறிவைத் தேடும்; மூடரின் வாயோ மதியீனத்தை மேயும்.
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
World English Bible (WEB)
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT)
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
Cross Reference
1 Kings 3:6
And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, 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 kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
Acts 17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
Isaiah 44:20
He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
Isaiah 30:10
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Psalm 119:100
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
Psalm 119:97
O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
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