11 because they rebelled against God’s commands
and despised the counsel of the Most High.(A)

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The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge;(A)
fools despise wisdom and discipline.(B)

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28 Then they will call me, but I won’t answer;
they will search for me, but won’t find me.(A)
29 Because they hated knowledge,
didn’t choose to fear the Lord,(B)
30 were not interested in my counsel,
and rejected all my correction,(C)
31 they will eat the fruit of their way(D)
and be glutted with their own schemes.(E)

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12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.(A)

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18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(A)

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