# 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]])