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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

Proverbs 15:14 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૫:૧૪
જ્ઞાની હૃદય ડહાપણની ઇચ્છા રાખે છે, પરંતુ મૂર્ખનો આહાર મૂર્ખાઈ છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १५:१४
समझनेवाले का मन ज्ञान की खोज में रहता है, परन्तु मूर्ख लोग मूर्खता से पेट भरते हैं।

In context

12A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

13A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

16Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

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