A moment in scripture
Proverbs 15:14
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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The surrounding passage
- Proverbs 15:12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
- Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
- Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
- Proverbs 15:16
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.