Proverbs 14:6
It's pointless for a scoffer to look for wisdom, but knowledge comes easily to someone who understands.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
In Context
5A trustworthy witness doesn't lie, but a false witness is deceptive.
7Stay away from stupid people—you won't learn anything from them.
Cross References
Psalms 119:98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I'm always thinking about your instructions.
Proverbs 8:9My words are straightforward to anyone with understanding; they are correct to those who have knowledge.
Proverbs 17:16Is there any point in stupid people trying to buy wisdom when they don't want to learn?
Proverbs 18:2Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.
Proverbs 26:12Have you seen a man who is wise in his own eyes? There's more hope for stupid people than for him!
Jeremiah 8:9The wise will be shown to be foolish; they will be shocked at being caught out. Can't you see that they've rejected what the Lord says—so do they have any wisdom at all?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:6
5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. In the administration of justice much depends upon the witnesses, and therefore it is necessary to the common good that witnesses be principled as they ought to be; for, 1. A witness that is conscientious will not dare to give in a testimony that is in the least untrue, nor, for good-will or ill-will, represent a thing otherwise than according to the best of his knowledge, whoever is pleased or displeased, and then judgment runs down like a… Read the whole commentary →