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Proverbs 14:6

World English Bible

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

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Proverbs 14:6 in other translations

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

Proverbs 14:6 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:6 in context

  1. 4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean,
    but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
  2. 5A truthful witness will not lie,
    but a false witness pours out lies.
  3. 6A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it,
    but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
  4. 7Stay away from a foolish man,
    for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
  5. 8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceit.