Proverbs 1:25
New International Version
since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke,

New Living Translation
You ignored my advice and rejected the correction I offered.

English Standard Version
because you have ignored all my counsel and would have none of my reproof,

Berean Standard Bible
because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,

King James Bible
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

New King James Version
Because you disdained all my counsel, And would have none of my rebuke,

New American Standard Bible
And you neglected all my advice And did not want my rebuke;

NASB 1995
And you neglected all my counsel And did not want my reproof;

NASB 1977
And you neglected all my counsel, And did not want my reproof;

Legacy Standard Bible
And you neglected all my counsel And were not willing to accept my reproof;

Amplified Bible
And you treated all my counsel as nothing And would not accept my reprimand,

Christian Standard Bible
since you neglected all my counsel and did not accept my correction,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
since you neglected all my counsel and did not accept my correction,

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

Contemporary English Version
you rejected my advice and paid no attention when I warned you.

English Revised Version
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You ignored all my advice. You did not want me to warn you.

Good News Translation
You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you.

International Standard Version
because you neglected all my advice and did not want my correction,

Majority Standard Bible
because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,

NET Bible
because you neglected all my advice, and did not comply with my rebuke,

New Heart English Bible
but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof;

Webster's Bible Translation
But ye have set at naught all my counsel, and rejected my reproof:

World English Bible
but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you slight all my counsel, "" And you have not desired my reproof.

Young's Literal Translation
And ye slight all my counsel, And my reproof ye have not desired.

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye will reject all my counsels, and ye desired not my reproofs:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You have despised all my counsel, and have neglected my reprehensions.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have despised all my counsels, and you have neglected my rebukes.

New American Bible
Because you disdained all my counsel, and my reproof you ignored—

New Revised Standard Version
and because you have ignored all my counsel and would have none of my reproof,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But you have despised all my counsels, and you were not pleased with my reproof.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you despise all my counsels and you were not pleased with my reproof.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
but ye set at nought my counsels, and disregarded my reproofs;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Wisdom Calls Aloud
24Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, 25because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, 26in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you,…

Cross References
Isaiah 65:12
I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”

Jeremiah 7:13
And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer,

Zechariah 7:11-12
But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Isaiah 66:4
So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”

Jeremiah 25:4-7
And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ ...

2 Chronicles 36:15-16
Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.

Ezekiel 8:18
Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.”

Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Acts 7:51-52
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

Jeremiah 29:19
I will do this because they have not listened to My words, declares the LORD, which I sent to them again and again through My servants the prophets. And neither have you exiles listened, declares the LORD.”

Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?

Isaiah 30:9-11
These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”

Jeremiah 11:10
They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers.

Matthew 22:3-6
He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ / But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business. ...


Treasury of Scripture

But you have set at nothing all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

ye

Proverbs 1:30
They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

Psalm 107:11
Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:

would

Proverbs 1:30
They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

Proverbs 5:12
And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

Proverbs 12:1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

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7. An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word
10. to avoid the enticing of sinners
20. Wisdom complains of her contempt
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because you neglected all my counsel
This phrase highlights the rejection of divine wisdom and guidance. In the biblical context, "counsel" refers to the advice and instruction given by God through His Word and His prophets. The Israelites often ignored God's counsel, leading to their downfall, as seen in the history of the kings of Israel and Judah. This neglect is a recurring theme in the Bible, where God's people are warned against ignoring His commandments (Deuteronomy 30:15-20). The wisdom literature, including Proverbs, emphasizes the importance of heeding God's counsel for a prosperous and righteous life (Proverbs 3:5-6). The rejection of divine counsel is also seen in the New Testament, where Jesus laments over Jerusalem for not recognizing the time of God's coming to them (Luke 19:41-44).

and wanted none of my correction
This phrase underscores the refusal to accept discipline and correction from God. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, correction was seen as a necessary part of growth and maturity, both spiritually and morally. The Hebrew word for correction can also mean discipline or chastisement, which is intended for the betterment of the individual (Proverbs 3:11-12). The refusal to accept correction is akin to pride and stubbornness, traits that are condemned throughout Scripture (Proverbs 16:18). The Bible often portrays God as a loving Father who disciplines His children for their good (Hebrews 12:5-11). This refusal to accept correction is a rejection of God's love and a failure to recognize His authority. In the New Testament, Jesus' call to repentance is a form of correction, urging people to turn from their ways and follow Him (Matthew 4:17).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
- Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He wrote Proverbs to impart wisdom and understanding.

2. Wisdom
- Personified in Proverbs as a woman calling out to the simple and the foolish, offering guidance and correction.

3. The Simple and the Foolish
- These are the individuals who ignore wisdom's call, representing those who are naive or deliberately reject wisdom.

4. The Streets and Public Squares
- The setting where wisdom calls out, symbolizing the accessibility of wisdom to all who are willing to listen.

5. The Lord
- The ultimate source of wisdom, whose counsel and correction are being rejected by the foolish.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heeding Counsel
Ignoring wise counsel leads to negative consequences. We must be open to receiving guidance from God and others.

The Role of Correction in Growth
Correction is not punishment but an opportunity for growth and improvement. Embrace it as a tool for personal development.

The Accessibility of Wisdom
Wisdom is available to all who seek it. We must actively listen and apply it to our lives.

The Consequences of Neglect
Neglecting wisdom leads to folly and destruction. We must prioritize seeking and applying God's wisdom.

The Call to Repentance
When we realize we've neglected wisdom, we should repent and turn back to God's guidance.Verse 25. - Ye have set at nought; rather, rejected (Umbreit, Ewald, et alii). The Authorized Version rendering here is equivocal, inasmuch as it is capable of meaning "despised," whereas פְרַע (para) signifies "to let loose," "to let go" (cf. the German fahren lassen), and hence "to overlook, or reject." Its force is fairly represented in the LXX., Ἀκύρους ἐποιεῖτε ἐμὰς βουλὰς, "Ye rendered my counsel of no effect." Counsel (עֵצָה etsah); i.e. advice, in the sense of recommendations for doing good, as opposed to reproofs for the avoidance of evil (see vers. 23 and 30). Would none. The same verb, אַבַה (avah), occurs in vers. 10 and 30, hence used with the negative לא (lo) in the sense of ἀπειθεῖν (LXX.), "to refuse compliance with," as in AEschylus, 'Agam.,' 1049.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
because you neglected
וַתִּפְרְע֥וּ (wat·tip̄·rə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 6544: To loosen, to expose, dismiss, absolve, begin

all
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

my counsel,
עֲצָתִ֑י (‘ă·ṣā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence

and wanted
אֲבִיתֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḇî·ṯem)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 14: To breathe after, to be acquiescent

none
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

of my correction,
וְ֝תוֹכַחְתִּ֗י (wə·ṯō·w·ḵaḥ·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof


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