Proverbs 1:29 - English Standard Version 2016 Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord, Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of the LORD: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord, [Prov. 8:13.] American Standard Version (1901) For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah, Common English Bible because they hated knowledge and didn’t choose the fear of the LORD. Catholic Public Domain Version For they held hatred for discipline, and they would not accept the fear of the Lord; Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Because they have hated instruction and received not the fear of the Lord, |
But as he was speaking, the king said to him, “Have we made you a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel.”
“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
When its boughs are dry, they are broken; women come and make a fire of them. For this is a people without discernment; therefore he who made them will not have compassion on them; he who formed them will show them no favor.
but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.
choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.