Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

American Standard Version (ASV)

For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For they were haters of knowledge, and did not give their hearts to the fear of the Lord:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Jehovah;

World English Bible (WEB)

Because they hated knowledge, And didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Because that they have hated knowledge, And the fear of Jehovah have not chosen.