Proverbs 1:30
New International Version
Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke,

New Living Translation
They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them.

English Standard Version
would have none of my counsel and despised all my reproof,

Berean Standard Bible
They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.

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

New King James Version
They would have none of my counsel And despised my every rebuke.

New American Standard Bible
“They did not accept my advice, They disdainfully rejected every rebuke from me.

NASB 1995
“They would not accept my counsel, They spurned all my reproof.

NASB 1977
“They would not accept my counsel, They spurned all my reproof.

Legacy Standard Bible
They were not willing to accept my counsel, They spurned all my reproof.

Amplified Bible
They would not accept my counsel, And they spurned all my rebuke.

Christian Standard Bible
were not interested in my counsel, and rejected all my correction,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
were not interested in my counsel, and rejected all my correction,

American Standard Version
They would none of my counsel; They despised all my reproof.

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

English Revised Version
They would none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They refused my advice. They despised my every warning.

Good News Translation
You have never wanted my advice or paid any attention when I corrected you.

International Standard Version
they did not want my advice, and they rejected all my correction.

Majority Standard Bible
They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.

NET Bible
they did not comply with my advice, they spurned all my rebuke.

New Heart English Bible
They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof.

Webster's Bible Translation
They rejected my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

World English Bible
They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They have not consented to my counsel, "" They have despised all my reproof,

Young's Literal Translation
They have not consented to my counsel, They have despised all my reproof,

Smith's Literal Translation
They desired not for my counsels: and derided all my reproofs.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Nor consented to my counsel, but despised all my reproof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
they would not consent to my counsel, but they detracted from all of my corrections.

New American Bible
They ignored my counsel, they spurned all my reproof;

New Revised Standard Version
would have none of my counsel, and despised all my reproof,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They were not pleased with my counsels; they rejected all of my reproof.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they did not choose my counsel and they have rejected all my reproof.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They would none of my counsel, They despised all my reproof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
neither would they attend to my counsels, but derided my reproofs.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Wisdom Calls Aloud
29For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD. 30They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof. 31So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.…

Cross References
Proverbs 1:24-25
Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,

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 7:11-13
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. / And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says 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!

Romans 10:21
But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”

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 6:16-17
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ / I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’

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.

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!

John 5:40
yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.

Acts 7:51
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Proverbs 1:25
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

Psalm 81:11
But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.

Psalm 119:111,173
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart…

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10. to avoid the enticing of sinners
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They accepted none of my counsel
The phrase "accepted none" indicates a complete rejection or refusal to embrace wisdom's guidance. In Hebrew, the word for "accepted" is "אָבָה" (abah), which means to be willing or to consent. This highlights a deliberate choice against wisdom. The term "counsel" (עֵצָה, etzah) refers to advice or guidance, often associated with divine wisdom. Historically, counsel was sought from elders or prophets, emphasizing the importance of heeding wise advice. In a spiritual context, this phrase underscores the tragedy of ignoring God's guidance, which is freely offered to lead one towards righteousness and away from folly.

they despised all my reproof
The word "despised" (בָּזָה, bazah) conveys a sense of contempt or scorn. It implies not just a passive disregard but an active disdain for correction. "Reproof" (תּוֹכַחַת, tokhachath) refers to correction or rebuke, often intended to bring about moral or spiritual improvement. In the biblical context, reproof is a tool used by God to steer His people back to the right path. The historical context of Israel shows that prophets often delivered reproofs to call the nation back to covenant faithfulness. This phrase serves as a warning against the pride that prevents individuals from accepting correction, which is essential for spiritual growth and alignment with God's will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They accepted
אָב֥וּ (’ā·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 14: To breathe after, to be acquiescent

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

of my counsel;
לַעֲצָתִ֑י (la·‘ă·ṣā·ṯî)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence

they despised
נָ֝אֲצ֗וּ (nā·’ă·ṣū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5006: To spurn, treat with contempt

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

my reproof.
תּוֹכַחְתִּֽי׃ (tō·w·ḵaḥ·tî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof


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