Proverbs 14:3,6
Proverbs 14:3 The Message (MSG)
Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.
Proverbs 14:6 The Message (MSG)
Cynics look high and low for wisdom—and never find it; the open-minded find it right on their doorstep!
Proverbs 14:3 King James Version (KJV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14:6 King James Version (KJV)
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Proverbs 14:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
Proverbs 14:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
Proverbs 14:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Proverbs 14:3 New International Version (NIV)
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:6 New International Version (NIV)
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Proverbs 14:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 14:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.
Proverbs 14:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
Proverbs 14:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom], But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].
Proverbs 14:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
Proverbs 14:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
Proverbs 14:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The words of a proud fool will all come back to haunt him. But the words of the wise will become a shield of protection around them.
Proverbs 14:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The intellectually arrogant seek for wisdom, but they never seem to discover what they claim they’re looking for. For revelation-knowledge flows to the one who hungers for understanding.