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

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The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(A)

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Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

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Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

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24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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24 The proud and arrogant person(A)—“Mocker” is his name—
    behaves with insolent fury.

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10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

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10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
    quarrels and insults are ended.(A)

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The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

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The schemes of folly are sin,
    and people detest a mocker.

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If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

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