Proverbs 14:6

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:6

BSB
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
AKJV
A scorner seeks wisdom, and finds it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understands.
CPDV
A mocker seeks wisdom and does not find it. The doctrine of the prudent is accessible.
ERV
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
NHEB
A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
SMT
He mocking sought wisdom, and none: and knowledge being easy to him understanding.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 14:6

AscornerH3887VerbseekethH1245VerbwisdomH2451Noun FeminineandfindethitnotbutknowledgeH1847NouniseasyH7043VerbuntohimthatunderstandethH995Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 14:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:6
Summary
Arrogant seeker fails; humble learner succeeds.
Event
Contrasting arrogant and humble learners
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom