Proverbs 1:22-24
New American Standard Bible
22 “How long, you (A)naive ones, will you love simplistic thinking?
And how long will (B)scoffers delight themselves in scoffing
And fools (C)hate knowledge?
23 Turn to my rebuke,
Behold, I will (D)pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
24 Because (E)I called and you (F)refused,
I (G)stretched out my hand and no one paid attention;
Proverbs 1:22-24
New International Version
22 “How long will you who are simple(A) love your simple ways?
How long will mockers delight in mockery
and fools hate(B) knowledge?
23 Repent at my rebuke!
Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
I will make known to you my teachings.
24 But since you refuse(C) to listen when I call(D)
and no one pays attention(E) when I stretch out my hand,
Proverbs 1:22-24
Christian Standard Bible
22 “How long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers(A) enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge?(B)
23 If you respond to my warning,[a](C)
then I will pour out my spirit on you(D)
and teach you my words.
24 Since I called out and you refused,(E)
extended my hand and no one paid attention,(F)
Footnotes
- 1:23 Lit you turn back to my reprimand
Proverbs 1:22-24
King James Version
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 stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
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