King James Bible
KJVA scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 14:6
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 14:6 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understandeth. | |
World English BibleWEB | A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent is easy. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A scorner seeks wisdom, and finds it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understands. |
American Standard Version
ASVA scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
English Revised Version
ERVA scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understandeth.
World English Bible
WEBA scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent is easy.
American King James Version
AKJVA scorner seeks wisdom, and finds it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understands.
King James Bible
KJVA scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
American Standard Version
ASVA scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
English Revised Version
ERVA scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understandeth.
World English Bible
WEBA scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent is easy.
American King James Version
AKJVA scorner seeks wisdom, and finds it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understands.