בִּקֶּשׁ־לֵ֣ץ חָכְמָ֣ה וָאָ֑יִן וְדַ֖עַת לְנָב֣וֹן נָקָֽל׃
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath discernment.
Rashi on Proverbs
The scorner sought wisdom When he needs wisdom, he does not find it in his heart.