Proverbs 1:29

Modern English Version

because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

But while the prophet was speaking, the king said, “Have we made you a counselor to the king? Stop! Why should you be struck down?” The prophet refrained, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and not heeded my advice.”

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And how long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge.

Proverbs 5:12

and you say, “How I hated instruction and my heart despised reproof!

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,

Isaiah 27:11

When its boughs are withered, they are broken off; the women come and make a fire with them, for they are not a people of understanding; therefore, their maker will not have mercy on them, and their Creator will show them no grace.

Luke 10:42

But one thing is needed. And Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.”

John 3:20

For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.

Hebrews 11:25

choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time.