Proverbs 1:30

What does Proverbs 1:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 1:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

They would none of my counsel, They despised all my reproof.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

They would none of my counsel, They despised all my reproof.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

They had no desire for my teaching, and my words of protest were as nothing to them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

They have not consented to my counsel, They have despised all my reproof,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Nor consented to my counsel, but despised all my reproof.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

they would none of my counsel, they despised all my reproof:

Context

v.29For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah,

v.30This passage

v.31Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 81:11

    But my people hearkened not to my voice; And Israel would none of me.

  • Jeremiah 8:9

    The wise men are put to shame, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of Jehovah; and what manner of wisdom is in them?

  • Psalms 119:111

    Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

  • Proverbs 1:25

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

  • Psalms 119:173

    Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

  • Luke 14:18

    And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused.

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