Proverbs 1 29
That is because they hated knowledge. They refused to fear and respect the Lord.
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NKJ Proverbs 1:29Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the Lord,
FBV Proverbs 1:29Why?—because they hated knowledge, and they didn't choose to respect the Lord.
YLT Proverbs 1:29Because that they have hated knowledge, And the fear of Jehovah have not chosen.