22 “How long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers(A) enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge?(B)
23 If you respond to my warning,[a](C)
then I will pour out my spirit on you(D)
and teach you my words.
24 Since I called out and you refused,(E)
extended my hand and no one paid attention,(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 1:23 Lit you turn back to my reprimand

22 “How long will you who are simple(A) love your simple ways?
    How long will mockers delight in mockery
    and fools hate(B) knowledge?
23 Repent at my rebuke!
    Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
    I will make known to you my teachings.
24 But since you refuse(C) to listen when I call(D)
    and no one pays attention(E) when I stretch out my hand,

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