KJV:
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
NASB:
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
KJV:
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
NASB:
All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
KJV:
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
NASB:
Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.
KJV:
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
NASB:
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
KJV:
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
NASB:
Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.
KJV:
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
NASB:
He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
KJV:
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
NASB:
The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
KJV:
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
NASB:
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.