²⁹ since they hated knowledge
    and did not choose to fear the Lord.^(A)

¹⁹ Your wickedness will punish you;
    your backsliding^(A) will rebuke^(B) you.
Consider then and realize
    how evil and bitter^(C) it is for you
when you forsake^(D) the Lord your God
    and have no awe^(E) of me,”
declares the Lord, the Lord Almighty.

¹⁸     “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”^[a](A)