Proverbs 15:14-16

Darby Translation

¹⁴The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

¹⁵All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

¹⁶Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

Proverbs 15:14-16

New International Version

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

¹⁵All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.^(B)

¹⁶Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.^(C)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)