Proverbs 1:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“How much longer will you enjoy being stupid fools? Won't you ever stop sneering and laughing at knowledge?

Cross References

Proverbs 5:12

and shout, “I hated advice and correction!

Proverbs 1:29

No, you would not learn, and you refused to respect the LORD.

Psalm 1:1

God blesses those people who refuse evil advice and won't follow sinners or join in sneering at God.

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Everyone who hears this should say, “Come!” If you are thirsty, come! If you want life-giving water, come and take it. It's free!

2 Peter 3:3

But first you must realize that in the last days some people won't think about anything except their own selfish desires. They will make fun of you

John 3:20

People who do evil hate the light and won't come to the light, because it clearly shows what they have done.

Luke 19:42

and said: Today your people don't know what will bring them peace! Now it is hidden from them.

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘Instead of offering sacrifices to me, I want you to be merciful to others.’ I didn't come to invite good people to be my followers. I came to invite sinners.”

Proverbs 21:11

An ignorant fool learns by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being instructed.

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

Matthew 17:17

Jesus said, “You people are too stubborn to have any faith! How much longer must I be with you? Why do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy here.”

Proverbs 19:29

Every stupid fool is just waiting to be punished.

Proverbs 15:12

Those who sneer at others don't like to be corrected, and they won't ask help from someone with sense.

Proverbs 14:6

Make fun of wisdom, and you will never find it. But if you have understanding, knowledge comes easily.

Proverbs 8:5

Good sense and sound judgment can be yours.

Proverbs 7:7

some foolish young men.

Proverbs 6:9

How long will you lie there doing nothing at all? When are you going to get up and stop sleeping?

Proverbs 3:34

The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.

Proverbs 1:7

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice.

Proverbs 1:4

From these, an ordinary person can learn to be clever, and young people can gain knowledge and good sense.

Psalm 94:8

Can't you fools see? Won't you ever learn?

Job 34:7

But to tell the truth, Job is shameless!

Numbers 14:27

to give this message to the people of Israel: You sinful people have complained against me too many times! Now I swear by my own life that I will give you exactly what you wanted.

Exodus 16:28

Then the LORD said, “Moses, how long will you people keep disobeying my laws and teachings?

Exodus 10:3

Moses and Aaron went to the king and told him that the LORD God of the Hebrews had said: How long will you stubbornly refuse to obey? Release my people so they can worship me.

Proverbs 1:21

She shouts in the market places and near the city gates as she says to the people,

Proverbs 1:32

Sin and self-satisfaction bring destruction and death to stupid fools.

Proverbs 21:24

If you are proud and conceited, everyone will say, “You're a snob!”

Proverbs 22:3

When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it— be clever and hide.

Jeremiah 4:14

But Jerusalem, there is still time for you to be saved. Wash the evil from your hearts and stop making sinful plans,