Proverbs 14:6 - Compare All Versions

Deildu

Cynics look high and low for wisdom—and never find it; the open-minded find it right on their doorstep!

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

A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.

Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.

A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom], But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].

A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

The intellectually arrogant seek for wisdom, but they never seem to discover what they claim they’re looking for. For revelation-knowledge flows to the one who hungers for understanding.

A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.