Proverbs 1:22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye loue simplicitie? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fooles hate knowledge?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?
- American Standard Version (1901)

How long, you simple ones, will foolish things be dear to you? and pride a delight to the haters of authority? how long will the foolish go on hating knowledge?
- Basic English Bible

"How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

How long, simple ones, will ye love simpleness, and scorners take pleasure in their scorning, and the foolish hate knowledge?
- Darby Bible

O children, how long will you love childishness, and fools covet those things which are hurtful to themselves, and the unwise hate knowledge?
- Douay-Rheims Bible

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and scorners delight them in scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
- English Revised Version

How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 1:22

1:22 Scoffers - That scoff at religion and contemn the word and faithful ministers of God.