Proverbs 14:6-8

King James Version

⁶A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

⁷Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14:6-8

English Standard Version

⁶^(A)A scoffer seeks wisdom ^(B)in vain,
    but ^(C)knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
⁷Leave the presence of a fool,
    for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceiving.

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Proverbs 14:6-8

New American Standard Bible

⁶A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy for one who has understanding.
⁷Leave the ^(A)presence of a fool,
Or you will not ^[a]discern ^[b]words of knowledge.
⁸The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But ^(B)the foolishness of fools is deceit.