Proverbs 1:22

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:22

BSB
"How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
AKJV
How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
CPDV
"Little ones, how long will you choose to be childish, and how long will the foolish desire what is harmful to themselves, and how long will the imprudent hate knowledge?
ERV
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and scorners delight them in scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
NHEB
"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?
SMT
How long, ye simple, will ye love simplicity? and mockers delight to mock for them, and the foolish hate knowledge?

Commentary for Proverbs 1:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 1:22
Summary
Wisdom questions listener commitment duration
Event
Wisdom reproaches foolish listeners
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching