unfoldingWord_en_tn/pro/01/29.md

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Because they hate knowledge

The abstract noun "knowledge" can be stated as the verb "learn." Alternate translation: "Because they refused to learn to be wise" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)

did not choose the fear of Yahweh

The abstract noun "fear" can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: "did not fear Yahweh" or "did not honor and respect Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)