Proverbs 14:6
Proverbs 14:6 The Message (MSG)
Cynics look high and low for wisdom—and never find it; the open-minded find it right on their doorstep!
Proverbs 14:6 King James Version (KJV)
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Proverbs 14:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
Proverbs 14:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
Proverbs 14:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Proverbs 14:6 New International Version (NIV)
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Proverbs 14:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.
Proverbs 14:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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].
Proverbs 14:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.