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A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Compare Versions
American Standard Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
English Standard Version
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
King James Version
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
New American Standard Bible
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
New International Version
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
New King James Version
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
New Living Translation
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
World English Bible
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.