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A scorner seeketh wisedome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie vnto him that vnderstandeth.
- 1611 King James Bible
Proverbs 14:6 side note reference: Chap.8.9.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and `findeth it' not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.
- Basic English Bible
The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.
- Darby Bible
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understandeth.
- Webster's Bible
A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
- World English Bible
A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent [is] easy.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy unto him that hath discernment.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:6
14:6 Findeth it not - Because he doth not seek it aright. That understandeth - That is honest and pious.
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