Text -- Proverbs 1:29 (NET)

1:29 Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord,

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Pro 1:29

¹ tn The causal particle תַּחַת כִּי (takhat ki, “for the reason that”) introduces a second accusation of sin and reason for punishment.

² tn Heb “knowledge.” The noun דָעַת (da’at, “knowledge”) refers to moral knowledge. See note on 1:7.

³ tn Heb “the fear of the Lord.” The noun is an objective genitive; the Lord is to be the object of fear. See note on 1:7.