Proverbs 14:6

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

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

Proverbs 14:6 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

5A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

6A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

9A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

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