"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness."
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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.
O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
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?
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.
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.
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.
The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.