Bible verse

Proverbs 14:6

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Proverbs 14:6 · BSB

Proverbs 14:6 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.

2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.

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Proverbs 14:6 in other translations

KJV

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.

ASV

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

ERV

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

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