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Proverbs 15:14-16
New King James Version
Proverbs 15:14-16
New King James Version
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
(A)But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
16 (B)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:14-16
English Standard Version
Proverbs 15:14-16
English Standard Version
14 (A)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but (B)the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
16 (C)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 15:14-16
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:14-16
New American Standard Bible
14 The (A)mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 All the days of the [a]needy are bad,
But a [b]cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 (B)Better is a little with [c]the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with [d]the treasure.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:15 Or wretched
- Proverbs 15:15 Lit good
- Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 15:16 Lit it
Proverbs 15:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 15:14-16
New International Version
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(A)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(B)
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(C)
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