Proverbs 1:22

Proverbs chapter 1 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

Context

v.21She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words:

v.22This passage

v.23Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 1:7

    The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Exodus 16:28

    And Jehovah said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?

  • Proverbs 1:29

    For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah,

  • Proverbs 19:29

    Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

  • Proverbs 6:9

    How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

  • Proverbs 5:12

    And say, How have I hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;