King James Version
What Does Proverbs 14:6 Mean?
“A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.”
Context
4
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
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A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not.**—Because “God resisteth the proud” (1Peter 5:5), and none can give wisdom but He who alone has it (1Corinthians 2:11); but He teaches him that “feareth the Lord” (Psalm 25:11).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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