Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and `findeth it' not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none [for him]; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.

World English Bible (WEB)

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent `is' easy.