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How long, you simple ones, will foolish things be dear to you? and pride a delight to the haters of authority? how long will the foolish go on hating knowledge?
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Be turned again by my sharp words: see, I will send the flow of my spirit on you, and make my words clear to you.
24
Because your ears were shut to my voice; no one gave attention to my out-stretched hand;
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You were not controlled by my guiding, and would have nothing to do with my sharp words:
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So in the day of your trouble I will be laughing; I will make sport of your fear;
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