Proverbs 1:29

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

While he was still speaking, however, the king said to him: “Have you been appointed the king’s counselor? Stop! Why should you have to be killed?” Therefore the prophet stopped. But he said, “I know that God’s counsel is your destruction, for by doing this you have refused to listen to my counsel.” Amaziah Punished.

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you naive ones, will you love naivete,

Proverbs 5:12

And you say, “Oh, why did I hate instruction, and my heart spurn reproof!

Proverbs 6:23

For the command is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and a way to life are the reproofs that discipline,

Isaiah 27:11

When its boughs wither, they shall be broken off; and women shall come to kindle fires with them. For this is not an understanding people; therefore their maker shall not spare them; their creator shall not be gracious to them.

Luke 10:42

There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.”

John 3:20

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed.

Hebrews 11:25

he chose to be ill-treated along with the people of God rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasure of sin.