Proverbs 14:6 | |
NASB: A scoffer seeks wisdom and [finds] none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding. (GOD'S WORD®) 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. BBE: The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man. DBY: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent. JPS: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy unto him that hath discernment. WBS: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understandeth. WEB: A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person. YLT: A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent [is] easy. | |
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