Proverbs 1:22-24

Expanded Bible

²² “You ·fools [simpletons; immature ones], how long will you be ·foolish [immature]?
    How long will you make ·fun of wisdom [mocking so dear to you]
    and hate knowledge?
²³ If only you had ·listened [responded] when I corrected you,
    I would have ·told you what’s in my heart [^Lpoured forth my spirit to you];
    I would have ·told you what I am thinking [^Lrevealed my words to you].
²⁴ I called, but you ·refused to listen [rejected me];
    I held out my hand, but you paid no attention.