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Proverbs 14:6
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Proverbs 14:6 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 14:6 in other translations
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
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In context
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
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.
9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
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