"They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof." — Proverbs 1:30

Proverbs 1:30 · KJV

“They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.”

— Proverbs 1:30

Verse 29

For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

Verse 31

Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

Proverbs 1 — Context

Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. {turning...: or, ease of the simple}

Cross References

Proverbs 1:25

But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

Psalms 81:11

But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.

Jeremiah 8:9

The wise {men} are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom {is} in them? {The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc} {what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing}

Luke 14:18-20

And they all with one {consent} began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

Psalms 119:173

Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

Psalms 119:111

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they {are} the rejoicing of my heart.