Proverbs 15:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:14

Here are two things to be wondered at:?1. A wise man not satisfied with his wisdom, but still seeking the increase of it; the more he has the more he would have: The heart of him that has understanding, rejoices so in the knowledge it has attained to that it is still coveting more, and in the use of the means of knowledge is still labouring for more, growing in grace, and in the knowledge of Christ. Si dixisti, Sufficit, periisti?If you say, I have enough, you are undone. 2. A fool well... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:14

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge ,.... He that has in his heart an understanding of divine and spiritual things, of the Gospel and of the truths of it, will seek earnestly and diligently in the use of proper means after more knowledge; as he will desire to know more of Christ, his person, offices, and grace, he will follow on to know him, and not be content with the present degree of knowledge he has attained unto; he will hear and read the word, and pray and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:12-15

Sullen folly and cheerful wisdom I. DISLIKE OF CRITICISM . ( Proverbs 15:12 .) Often seen in those who are most critical themselves. The jiber is easily galled by a telling retort. The satirical man least loves satire upon himself. But one of the lessons we learn from truly great minds is that of willingness to turn a jest against one's self, and to find positive pleasure in a criticism of one's own character that hits the mark, provided it be good natured. But with ill nature no... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:13-17

The source of satisfaction We learn— I. THAT THERE SOMETIMES RESTS A LONG AND DEEP SHADOW ON THE PATH OF HUMAN LIFE . 1 . Sometimes a long one. "All the days of the afflicted are evil." They are not a few who have to make up their minds for many months or years of separation or pain, or even for a lifelong trouble. They know that they will carry their burden to the grave. 2 . Sometimes a deep one. "By sorrow of heart the spirit is broken." The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:14

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge ( Proverbs 18:15 ). The wise man knows that he knows nothing, and is always seeking to learn more. σοφία γάρ ἐστι καὶ μαθεῖν ὂ μὴ νοεῖς "To learn what thou hast never thought is wisdom." The mouth of fools. Another reading, is "the face of fools;" but the former is more suitable to what follows. Feedeth on foolishness. So the Vulgate and Septuagint, "The mouth of the undisciplined knoweth evil." The fool is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:13-15

Proverbs 15:13-15. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; &c. “When the mind of a man is inwardly satisfied, and full of joy, it does good to his body too, as appears in his cheerful countenance: but when grief seizes on the heart, it detects, enfeebles, and breaks the most courageous spirit.” All the days of the afflicted Of those troubled in mind, as the meaning of this general expression may be very fitly restrained from the following clause; are evil Tedious and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:14

understanding. Hebrew. binah (Proverbs 1:2 ). Same word as in Proverbs 15:21 , but not in Proverbs 15:32 . seeketh knowledge. Illustrations: Solomon (1 Kings 3:5-10 . 1 Kings 19:8 ); Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:0 . Matthew 12:42 ); Mary (Luke 10:39 ); Nicodemus (John 3:1 , John 3:2 ); the Ethiopian (Acts 8:28 ); the Bereans (Acts 17:11 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:14

"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly."The wise man is always diligent in the acquisition of more knowledge; but the fool (the wicked man) enjoys hearing and believing all kinds of nonsense. Of this class are those who read the papers for their astrological prognostications. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 15:14

14. (Compare Proverbs 10:21; Proverbs 10:22). The wise grow wiser, the fools more foolish (Proverbs 9:9). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:13-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 15:14

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