And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
And say, How have I hated instruction, my heart despised reproof - reverting to Proverbs 1:29. The sinner shall at last marvel at his own amazing folly in the times past; but his remorse shall then be too late (Proverbs 1:28). Hatred of having the truth told him, and a heart and will despising reproof, he now sees were his ruin. Oh that men would discern their truest interest while the day of grace lasts! Deferred wisdom will only add to the bitterness of perdition.