Proverbs 1:22-24

Evangelical Heritage Version

²² “How long will you gullible^[a] people love being gullible?
How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing?
How long will fools hate knowledge?
²³ If you respond to my warning,
I will pour out my spirit for you.
I will make my words known to you.
²⁴ Because I called, but you refused to listen,
because I stretched out my hand, but no one paid attention,