Proverbs 1:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Because they hated knowledge and chose not to respect and revere the LORD:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that people bring trouble on themselves when they reject wisdom and refuse to honor God.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Wisdom's speech in Proverbs 1, where wisdom is personified as calling out to people in the streets and marketplaces. In ancient Israel, 'the fear of the LORD' was understood as the foundation of all true knowledge and wisdom, representing a proper reverence and respect for God's authority. The verse explains why some people face consequences - because they actively rejected both learning and God's guidance.

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