Berean Standard Bible
“A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.”
Compare translations
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
World English Bible (WEB)
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
King James Version (KJV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El corazón entendido busca la sabiduría: mas la boca de los necios pace necedad.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El corazón sabio busca el conocimiento, pero la boca de los necios se alimenta de necedades.
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