Proverbs 1:29

29 since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD.

Proverbs 1:29 in Other Translations

KJV
29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
ESV
29 Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD,
NLT
29 For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD .
MSG
29 "Because you hated Knowledge and had nothing to do with the Fear-of-God,
CSB
29 Because they hated knowledge, didn't choose to fear the Lord,

Proverbs 1:29 In-Context

27 when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you.
28 “Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me,
29 since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD.
30 Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke,
31 they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.

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