How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the…
““How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 1:24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 1:25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 1:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; 1:27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage warns that those who reject divine guidance will face mockery, fear, and destruction, emphasizing the consequences of ignoring wisdom.
In simple terms: Rejecting wisdom leads to suffering and mockery.
Key Takeaway
Heed spiritual counsel to avoid ruin.
Themes
faith
wisdom
consequences
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
scriptural
warning
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- ethical choices
- community guidance
Key Concepts
divine judgment
human folly
spiritual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern parallels exist for ignoring wise counsel?
- How can we apply ancient warnings today?
A Different Perspective
The language is archaic and may not resonate with modern readers.