Proverbs 1:29 (BSB)

For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.

From Proverbs 1. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 1:29

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 1:20-33: Solomon, having shown how dangerous it is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here shows how dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God, which we shall for ever rue the neglect of. Observe, I. By whom God calls to us - by wisdom. It is wisdom that crieth without.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 1:29: For that they hated knowledge,.... Spiritual and evangelical; the knowledge of the Scriptures, of the promises and prophecies of them respecting the Messiah, though they were called upon and exhorted to "search" them; the knowledge of the Messiah, his person, offices, and grace; the knowledge of his Gospel, and the doctrines of it; see Pro 1:22; and did not choose the fear of the Lord...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 1:29: The sinner's infatuated rejection brings his ruin.
• Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 1:28-31: Pro 1:28-31 Then - this sublime preacher in the streets continues - distress shall teach them to pray: 28 Then shall they call on me, and I will not answer; They shall early seek after me, and not find me; 29 Because that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jahve.