Proverbs 15:14
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”Proverbs 15:14
What Does Proverbs 15:14 Mean?
Proverbs 15:14 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 14 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 18:15“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”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.”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:”Isaiah 44:20“He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?”Ezekiel 13:3“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!”1 Kings 3:6“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.”Psalms 119:97“O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.”Psalms 119:100“I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.”Proverbs 8:9“They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.”Proverbs 15:32“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.”Proverbs 17:24“Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.”Proverbs 19:28“An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.”Proverbs 21:11“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”Hosea 12:1“Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.”Proverbs 12:23“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”
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