Proverbs 15:14 · KJV
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”
— Proverbs 15:14
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
All the days of the afflicted {are} evil: but he that is of a merry heart {hath} a continual feast.
Proverbs 15 — Context
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15All the days of the afflicted {are} evil: but he that is of a merry heart {hath} a continual feast.
16Better {is} little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Cross References
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 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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:
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.
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.
Proverbs 1:5
A wise {man} will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
1 Kings 3:6-12
And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed 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. {mercy: or, bounty}
Psalms 119:100
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.