Proverbs 14:6 - The Scriptures 2009 A scoffer shall seek wisdom but find none, But knowledge is swift to him who has understanding. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A scoffer seeks Wisdom in vain [for his very attitude blinds and deafens him to it], but knowledge is easy to him who [being teachable] understands. American Standard Version (1901) A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. Common English Bible A mocker searches for wisdom and gets none, but knowledge comes quickly to the intelligent. Catholic Public Domain Version A mocker seeks wisdom and does not find it. The doctrine of the prudent is accessible. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy. |
The wise one hears and increases learning, And the understanding one gets wise counsel,
A trustworthy witness does not lie, But a false witness breathes out lies.
Leave the presence of a foolish man, For you shall not perceive the lips of knowledge.
Why is this – a price in the hand Of a fool to buy wisdom, When there is no heart?
Wisdom is before the face of the understanding one, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
A fool does not delight in understanding, But in uncovering his own heart.
Have you seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more expectancy for a fool than for him.
“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness, None of them twisted or crooked,
“All of them plain to him who understands, And straight to those who find knowledge.
To the Torah and to the witness! If they do not speak according to this Word, it is because they have no daybreak.
“The wise shall be put to shame, they shall be broken down and caught. See, they have rejected the Word of יהוה, so what wisdom do they have?
If anyone thinks that he knows somewhat, he does not yet know as he should know.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of Elohim, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it shall be given to him.