Proverbs 15:14

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What does Proverbs 15:14 mean?

Proverbs 15:14 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 15:14

• 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:

• Proverbs 18:15

  The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

• 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:

• 1 Kings 3:6-12

  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. And now, O Lord my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? …

• 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.

• Psalms 119:97

  מ MEM. 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.

• 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?

• Proverbs 12:23

  A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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Context

• Proverbs 15:13

  A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

• Proverbs 15:14

  The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

• Proverbs 15:15

  All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

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