Proverbs 14:6
“A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.”
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Related Verses
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”
“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”
“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.”
“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”