Proverbs 1:24-30

24I called out to you, but you refused to listen. I reached out to you, but you turned your backs to me.

25You would not accept my teaching. When I warned you, you did nothing.

26So, when trouble comes to you, I will laugh. I will laugh at you when you are afraid.

27Fear may hit you like a strong wind. Trouble may knock you down, like a storm. Your problems may make you very afraid. But I will laugh at you.

28Foolish people will call to me for help, but I will not answer. They will look for me everywhere, but they will not find me.

29They have refused to learn what is right. They have refused to respect the Lord.

30They have not agreed to my advice. When I warned them, they turned away.