14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 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 Chri…
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