Sinai LogoSinai

Proverbs 1:22

World English Bible

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery,
and fools hate knowledge?

Read all of Proverbs 1Open in the Sinai app

Proverbs 1:22 in other translations

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:22 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 1:22 in context

  1. 20Wisdom calls aloud in the street.
    She utters her voice in the public squares.
  2. 21She calls at the head of noisy places.
    At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:
  3. 22“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
    How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery,
    and fools hate knowledge?
  4. 23Turn at my reproof.
    Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you.
    I will make known my words to you.
  5. 24Because I have called, and you have refused;
    I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention;