Proverbs 15:14-16
King James Version
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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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
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
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