Proverbs 15:14-16

Good News Translation

¹⁴Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.

¹⁵The life of the poor is a constant struggle, but happy people always enjoy life.

¹⁶Better to be poor and fear the Lord than to be rich and in trouble.

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)

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)