Proverbs 5:12

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Proverbs 5:12

And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

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Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who accepts discipline is prudent.

You hate discipline. You cast (throw) my words behind you.

I was so foolish and ignorant: I was like a beast before you.

They refused to pay heed, turned a stubborn shoulder (resisted), and stopped their ears, that they might not hear.

This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.

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You have ignored all my counsel. You accept no correction.

For the commandment is a lamp. The law is light. Reproofs for instruction are the way of life.

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. He that hates reproof is stupid.

Poverty and shame come to all who reject discipline. He who accepts reproof will be honored.

Stand back! they shouted. Who do you think you are? We let you settle among us, and now you are trying to tell us what to do! We will treat you far worse than those other men! They pushed Lot and began breaking down the door.

The next day when Moses went out, he saw two Hebrews fighting. So he went to the man who started the fight and asked: Why are you beating up one of your own people?

God's Spirit spoke to Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. Zechariah told everyone that God was saying: Why are you disobeying me and my Laws? This will only bring punishment! You have deserted me, so now I will desert you.

The king asked him: Did we make you an adviser to the king? Stop! Do you want me to have you killed? The prophet stopped. He said: I know that God has decided to destroy you because you did this. Yet you refuse to listen to my advice.

Jehovah spoke to Manasseh and his people. But they would not pay attention.

They mocked God's messengers. They despised his words, and made fun of his prophets until Jehovah became angry with his people. He could no longer heal them.

I kept sending you my servants the prophets, who told you not to do this terrible thing that I hate.

Do not be like your fathers! The former prophets declared: 'Jehovah of Hosts said, I implore you, return from your evil ways, and from your wicked activities! But they did not listen, they paid no attention to me,' said Jehovah.