Proverbs 14:4-6
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
4 Where there are no oxen, there is no[a] grain;
but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies.
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:4 Cn: Heb a manger of
Proverbs 14:4-6
New International Version
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
but from the strength of an ox(A) come abundant harvests.
5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.(B)
6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(C)
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