Proverbs 1:30

“they would not accept my counsel; they spurned all my reproof.”

Proverbs 1:30 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 1:30, word by word

they would notאָבוּavu

be willing, consent

Be willing, consent, agree to something; with "not", refuse.

Where else “avu” appears
accept my counselעֲצָתִatsati

counsel

What is said to someone to help him decide what to do.

Where else “atsati” appears
they spurnedנָאֲצוּnaatsu

despise

To turn away with scorn, as from YHWH.

Where else “naatsu” appears
my reproofתּוֹכַחְתִּtochachti

rebuke

Words that correct a fault.

Where else “tochachti” appears

The context

29because they hated knowledge, and the fear of YHWH they did not choose;

30 · This verse (above)

31So they will eat of the fruit of their way, and with their own designs they will be filled.

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