Proverbs 1:23-25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 How long will you turn away at my reproof?
[The arrogant delight in their arrogance,
and fools hate knowledge.]
Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit,
I will acquaint you with my words:
24 ‘Because I called and you refused,
extended my hand and no one took notice;(A)
25 Because you disdained all my counsel,
and my reproof you ignored—
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