Proverbs 1:24

Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:24

BSB

Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,

AKJV

Because I have called, and you refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

CPDV

For I called, and you refused. I extended my hand, and there was no one who watched.

ERV

Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

NHEB

Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention;

SMT

Because I called and ye will refuse; I stretched forth my hands, and none attending;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 1:24

BecauseIhavecalledH7121VerbandyerefusedH3985VerbIhavestretchedoutH5186VerbmyhandH3027Noun FeminineandnomanregardedH7181Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 1:24

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 1:24

Summary

People rejected wisdom's previous overtures

Event

Wisdom recounts past rejection

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC