Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

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Before · Proverbs 14:4–5

4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox. 5A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

6A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

After · Proverbs 14:7–8

7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips. 8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

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