Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 14:6
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Berean Standard Bible
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
King James Version
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
World English Bible
A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
American Standard Version
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 14
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.
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