Proverbs 1:30
they would not follow my instruction, 1 and they despised all my correction. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
In Context
29Because they hate knowledge 1 and did not choose the fear of Yahweh, 1
31They will eat the fruit of their ways, 1 and with the fruit of their schemes they will be filled. 1
Cross References
2 Chronicles 25:16It came about that as the prophet was speaking with him, the king said to him, “Have we made you an advisor to the king? Stop! Why should you be killed?” Then the prophet stopped and said, “I know that God has decided to destroy you because you have done this deed and have not listened to my advice.”
Psalms 119:111I claim your covenant decrees as my heritage forever, 1 for they are the joy of my heart. 1
Proverbs 1:25But you have ignored all my instruction 1 and paid no attention to my correction. 1
Jeremiah 8:9The wise men will be ashamed. They are dismayed and trapped. 1 Behold! They reject Yahweh's word, so what use is their wisdom? 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 1:21-33
Wisdom's Exhortations; Doom of Obdurate Sinners. 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have… Read the whole commentary →