Verse Comparison: Proverbs 1:29
American Standard Version
For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah:
Amplified® Bible
Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord,
Contemporary English Version
No, you would not learn, and you refused to respect the LORD.
Darby English Version
Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Jehovah;
Good News Bible
You have never had any use for knowledge and have always refused to obey the LORD.
King James Version
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
New American Standard Bible
Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD.
New International Version
Since they hated knowledge
and did not choose to fear the LORD,
New King James Version
Because they hated knowledge
And did not choose the fear of the LORD,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD.
Revised Standard Version
Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD,
Young's Literal Translation
Because that they have hated knowledge, And the fear of Jehovah have not chosen.