A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn`t find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Findeth it not — literally, there is none. The successful pursuit of wisdom presupposes at least earnestness and reverence. T…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A scorner seeks wisdom, and finds it not. —Because God resists the proud (1 Peter 5:5), and no one c…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A scorner seeks wisdom, and [finds it] not So the scornful Greeks, that scoffed at the plainness and simplicity of the Gospel, soug…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A scorner treats Divine things with contempt. He who feels his ignorance and unworthiness will search the Scriptures in a humble spirit.

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