Bible verse
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Proverbs 14:6 · BSB
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.
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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