¹¹ because they rebelled^(A) against God’s commands
    and despised^(B) the plans^(C) of the Most High.

⁷ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

²⁸ “Then they will call to me but I will not answer;^(A)
    they will look for me but will not find me,^(B)
29 since they hated knowledge
    and did not choose to fear the Lord.^(C)
30 Since they would not accept my advice
    and spurned my rebuke,^(D)
31 they will eat the fruit of their ways
    and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.^(E)

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but whoever hates correction is stupid.^(A)

¹⁸ Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,^(A)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.^(B)