Proverbs 1:25
Proverbs 1:25 in Multiple Translations
because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof:
You were not controlled by my guiding, and would have nothing to do with my sharp words:
You ignored everything I said; you wouldn't accept any of my warnings.
But ye haue despised all my counsell, and would none of my correction.
And ye slight all my counsel, And my reproof ye have not desired.
but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof;
But ye have set at naught all my counsel, and rejected my reproof:
You have despised all my counsel, and have neglected my reprehensions.
I tried to advise you, but you refused to listen to me. I tried to correct you, but you rejected what I told you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 1:25
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Proverbs 1:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תִּפְרְע֥וּ
כָל
עֲצָתִ֑/י
וְ֝/תוֹכַחְתִּ֗/י
לֹ֣א
אֲבִיתֶֽם
וַ/תִּפְרְע֥וּ
pâraʻ
H6544
to lead
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עֲצָתִ֑/י
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
N-fs | Suff
וְ֝/תוֹכַחְתִּ֗/י
tôwkêchâh
H8433
rebuke
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֲבִיתֶֽם
ʼâbâh
H14
be willing
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 1:25
וַ/תִּפְרְע֥וּ
pâraʻ
H6544
"to lead"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp
To neglect or let something go is the meaning of this word, which can also imply exposing or dismissing something. In the Bible, it is used to describe turning away from God or neglecting responsibilities.
Definition: to lead, act as leader
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: avenge, avoid, bare, go back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, perish, refuse, uncover. See also: Exodus 5:4; 2 Chronicles 28:19; Proverbs 1:25.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עֲצָתִ֑/י
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
וְ֝/תוֹכַחְתִּ֗/י
tôwkêchâh
H8433
"rebuke"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means argument, correction, or reproof, often referring to a verbal rebuke or chastisement. It involves reasoning or proof to make a point or correct someone.
Definition: rebuke, correction, punishment, chastisement
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: argument, [idiom] chastened, correction, reasoning, rebuke, reproof, [idiom] be (often) reproved. See also: 2 Kings 19:3; Proverbs 12:1; Psalms 38:15.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֲבִיתֶֽם
ʼâbâh
H14
"be willing"
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
To be willing or consent is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which involves being acquiescent or accepting. It is used in various contexts, including being willing to obey or follow.
Definition: 1) to be willing, consent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be willing 1a2) to consent, yield to, accept 1a3) to desire
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: consent, rest content will, be willing. See also: Genesis 24:5; 2 Samuel 14:29; Psalms 81:12.
Study Notes — Proverbs 1:25
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 1:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 1:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 1:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 1:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 1:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 1:25
- Sermons on Proverbs 1:25
Context — Wisdom Calls Aloud
23If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.
24Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,
25because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,
26in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, 27when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 81:11 | But My people would not listen to Me, and Israel would not obey Me. |
| 2 | Luke 7:30 | But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John. |
| 3 | Proverbs 1:30 | They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof. |
| 4 | Proverbs 12:1 | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. |
| 5 | Psalms 107:11 | because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. |
| 6 | Proverbs 5:12 | and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof! |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 36:16 | But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. |
Proverbs 1:25 Summary
[This verse is saying that because we didn't listen to God's advice and didn't want to be corrected, we will face the consequences of our actions. This is similar to what happens when we don't listen to our parents' guidance and warning, as seen in Ephesians 6:1-3. God wants us to listen to Him and follow His ways, and if we don't, we will miss out on the blessings and protection that He provides, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:1-2. By neglecting God's counsel, we are essentially choosing to go our own way and face the consequences of our decisions, but if we repent and turn to Him, He will pour out His Spirit on us and guide us, as seen in Proverbs 1:23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to neglect God's counsel?
To neglect God's counsel means to ignore or disregard the guidance and wisdom that God provides through His Word, as seen in Proverbs 1:25, and also in Jeremiah 6:17 where God appoints watchmen to warn the people, but they refuse to listen.
Why does God say He will mock their calamity?
God says He will mock their calamity because they refused to listen to His correction and counsel, as stated in Proverbs 1:25, and this is also seen in Isaiah 1:4-5 where God expresses sorrow over the rebellion of His people, but also warns of judgment if they do not repent.
Is God being cruel by mocking those who are suffering?
No, God is not being cruel, but rather, He is emphasizing the consequences of rejecting His wisdom and correction, as stated in Proverbs 1:25, and this is also seen in Proverbs 10:1 where it says that wisdom brings joy to fathers, but folly brings grief to mothers, showing that God's correction is motivated by love and a desire for our well-being.
How can I avoid neglecting God's counsel in my own life?
You can avoid neglecting God's counsel by regularly reading and studying the Bible, such as in Psalms 119:105, and by seeking guidance from godly mentors and leaders, as seen in Proverbs 11:14, and also by being sensitive to the Holy Spirit's prompting and conviction in your life, as mentioned in John 16:13-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have neglected God's counsel in my own life, and what are the consequences of doing so?
- How can I be more intentional about seeking God's wisdom and correction in my daily decisions and actions?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to be more receptive to God's correction and guidance, and how can I cultivate a humble and teachable spirit in those areas?
- How does Proverbs 1:25 relate to my own experiences of facing challenges and difficulties, and what can I learn from this verse about trusting in God's sovereignty and wisdom?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 1:25
But ye have set at nought all my counsel,.... The same with "the counsel of God", Acts 20:27.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 1:25
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 1:25
Set at nought, or despised, or made void; resisted its power and authority. My counsel: either, 1. My design of doing sinners good, which you have made of none effect to yourselves. Or, 2. My commands and counsels, which suits better with the next clause.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 1:25
Proverbs 1:25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:Ver. 25. But ye have set at naught.] As those recusant guests in the Gospel that pretended they therefore came not, because they had bought farms and oxen; but indeed it was because their farms and oxen had bought them. They had either so much to do, or so little to do, that they could not make use of so fair an offer, so sweet advice and advantage. And would none of my reproof.] Ruinam praecedunt stillicidia. It is a sure presage and desert of ruin, when men will not be ruled. The cypress, the more it is watered, the more it is withered. The tree that is not for fruit, is for the fire. The earth that beareth thorns and briars only is rejected. One who refuses to submit to some authority, comply with some regulation or request, etc.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 1:25
25. Set at naught — Or, let go, did not value it. Would none of my reproof — That is, did not desire it, would not receive it.
Sermons on Proverbs 1:25
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The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge. (1 Cor. 2:2) by George Whitefield | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'boule' in the Bible, emphasizing that it signifies a decision or plan resulting from inner deliberation, often reflecting God's heart of in |
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Revival - Part 3 by J.I. Packer | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Zechariah chapter four and verse one, which describes a vision of a solid gold lampstand with seven lights and two olive trees. The speaker e |
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Times Up! by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of time running out and the impending judgment of God. He uses the analogy of a time limit during exams to illustrate the idea tha |
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A Class of Sinners Excluded From Mercy. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the warning in Isaiah 27:11, emphasizing the error of assuming God's mercy without repentance, highlighting the consequences of neglecting spiritual un |
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When the Veil Is Taken Off by Anne Dutton | Anne Dutton preaches on the petition 'And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil' from Matthew 6:13. She explains the meaning of temptation in various forms - from G |
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What a Sinner Can Do to Be Saved by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the question of what a sinner can do to be saved. He refers to the verse from Matthew 20:16, where Jesus says that many are called but few ar |
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He That Goeth by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of release and how it can manifest in different ways, whether natural, psychic, demonic, or through the anointing of the Holy Spir |