Proverbs 1: The Purpose of Proverbs and Wisdom's Call

The book opens by naming Solomon and its aim of teaching wise, right living, with reverence for the LORD as the starting point of knowledge. A father warns his son against violent, greedy men, and Wisdom, pictured as a woman, calls out publicly, warning those who ignore her and promising safety to those who listen.

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According to 1:29-31, what lies at the root of the ruin that comes upon them?

They were never told clearly what wisdom requiredThey were too poor to afford a proper educationThey were punished for the sins of their parentsThey loathed knowledge and would not choose to revere God