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A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy for one who has understanding.
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American Standard Version
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Christian Standard Bible
A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
English Standard Version
A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
King James Version
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
New International Version
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
New King James Version
A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.
New Living Translation
A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
World English Bible
A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.