Proverbs 14:6
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
In context
3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. 4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. 6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. 7 Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:6 in the KJV
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:6 in the ESV
A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.