A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
A person who mocks and ridicules looks for wisdom but can't find it, but knowledge comes easily to someone who has understanding.
This verse is saying that people who are arrogant and dismissive will struggle to learn, while those who are humble and open-minded find learning much easier.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wise sayings, written during Israel's golden age around 950 BC. In ancient Hebrew culture, a 'scorner' was someone who openly mocked religious and moral teachings, showing contempt for wisdom itself. The contrast between the scorner and the understanding person reflects the Hebrew belief that true wisdom begins with reverence for God and humility toward learning.
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