^{29 Ref} For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah:

^{30 Ref} They would none of my counsel; They despised all my reproof.

^{31 Ref} Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.

^{32 Ref} For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them.

^{33 Ref} But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.