Proverbs 14:6

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 14:6

A scorner seeketh wisedome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie vnto him that vnderstandeth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A scoffer seeks wisdom and {finds} none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none [for him]; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
- 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

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 14:6

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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