Proverbs 15:12-14

English Standard Version

¹²^(A)A scoffer ^(B)does not like to be reproved;
    he will not go to the wise.
¹³^(C)A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
    but by ^(D)sorrow of heart the spirit is ^(E)crushed.
¹⁴^(F)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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Proverbs 15:12-14

New International Version

¹²Mockers resent correction,^(A)
so they avoid the wise.

¹³A happy heart makes the face cheerful,^(B)
but heartache crushes the spirit.^(C)

¹⁴The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(D)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

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