ASV: The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
BBE: The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
DBY: The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
KJV: The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
JPS: The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
WBS: The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
WEB: The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
YLT: The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
