Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:6
American Standard Version
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and `findeth it' not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Darby English Version
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none [for him]; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
King James Version
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Revised Standard Version
A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent `is' easy.