Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 1:29 in English Standard Version "Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord," Job 21:14 They say to God, ‘Depart from us! We do not desire the knowledge of your ways. Pr 1:22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?