ASV: A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
BBE: The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.
DBY: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
KJV: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
JPS: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy unto him that hath discernment.
WBS: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understandeth.
WEB: A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
YLT: A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent 'is' easy.
