Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD;
New American Standard Bible
And did not choose the fear of the Lord.
King James Version
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
Holman Bible
didn’t choose to fear the Lord,
A Conservative Version
because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of LORD.
American Standard Version
For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah:
Amplified
Because they hated knowledge
And did not choose the fear of the Lord [that is, obeying Him with reverence and awe-filled respect],
Bible in Basic English
For they were haters of knowledge, and did not give their hearts to the fear of the Lord:
Darby Translation
Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Jehovah;
Julia Smith Translation
For that they hated knowledge, and chose not the fear of Jehovah:
King James 2000
Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Since they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Yahweh,
Modern King James verseion
instead they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And that because they hated knowledge, and received not the fear of the LORD,
NET Bible
Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord,
New Heart English Bible
because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
Because they hated knowledge, and, the reverence of Yahweh, did not choose;
Webster
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
World English Bible
because they hated knowledge, and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
Because that they have hated knowledge, And the fear of Jehovah have not chosen.
Themes
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Rejection by God
Calling » The reward for not answering the calls of wisdom
Despisement » The reward for despising wisdom
Evil » Pharisaic separation condemned » Choice
Evil » Who shall not have evil upon them
Fear » Who shall not be afraid
Fear » Those that do not fear the lord
Godly Fear » The wicked destitute of
Finding » Who shall not find wisdom
Hate » The reward for hating knowledge
Hearing » Those that hear wisdom
Judgments » Are sent, as punishment for » Despising the warnings of God
Knowledge » The reward for hating knowledge
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Reproof » Who despises reproof
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who shall not find wisdom when they seek it
Interlinear
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 1:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Call Of Lady Wisdom
28 "Then they will call out to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but they will not find me. 29 "Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD; 30 they did not want my advice, and they rejected all my correction.
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Cross References
Proverbs 1:22
"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"
Job 21:14-15
"They say to God, "Turn away from us! We have no desire to know your ways.
Psalm 50:16-17
As for the wicked, God says, "How dare you recite my statutes or speak about my covenant with your lips!
Proverbs 5:12
and you will say, "How I hated instruction, and my heart rejected correction!
Proverbs 6:23
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Isaiah 27:11
When its branches are dry, they are broken off, and women come and kindle fires with them, since this is a people who show no consideration. That is why the One who made them shows them no compassion; the One who created them shows them no mercy.
Isaiah 30:9-12
For they are a rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to hear the LORD's instruction.
Luke 10:42
But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."
John 3:20
Everyone who practices wickedness hates the light and does not come to the light, so that his actions may not be exposed.
Acts 7:51-54
"You stubborn people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.
Hebrews 11:25
because he preferred being mistreated with God's people to enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short time.