Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

American Standard Version (ASV)

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

How long, you simple ones, will foolish things be dear to you? and pride a delight to the haters of authority? how long will the foolish go on hating knowledge?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

How long, simple ones, will ye love simpleness, and scorners take pleasure in their scorning, and the foolish hate knowledge?

World English Bible (WEB)

"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, And fools hate knowledge?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`Till when, ye simple, do ye love simplicity? And have scorners their scorning desired? And do fools hate knowledge?