OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 6

Proverbs 14:6

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A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it,

but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

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Proverbs 14:6 in context

Proverbs 14:3–9

3

The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back,

but the lips of the wise protect them.

4

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean,

but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

5

A truthful witness will not lie,

but a false witness pours out lies.

6
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A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it,

but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

7

Stay away from a foolish man,

for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.

8

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,

but the folly of fools is deceit.

9

Fools mock at making atonement for sins,

but among the upright there is good will.

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