³⁰ They would none of my counsel; They despised all my reproof.

²⁵ But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof:

¹¹ But my people hearkened not to my voice; And Israel would none of me.

¹⁷³ Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

⁹ The wise men are put to shame, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of Jehovah; and what manner of wisdom is in them?

¹⁸ And they all with one `consent' began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused.

¹⁹ And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused.

²⁰ And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.