Pro 8:36 | MHM | STEP | v. 36 : “But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death” (Proverbs 8:36 ). Those who reject wisdom and Christ hurt themselves most of all. To turn away from God’s wisdom is to choose death instead of life. Sin is self-destructive, and those who refuse Christ are choosing their own ruin (Hosea 13:9 ).

‏ Proverbs 8:36

v. 36: “But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death” (Proverbs 8:36 ^a). Those who reject wisdom and Christ hurt themselves most of all. To turn away from God’s wisdom is to choose death instead of life. Sin is self-destructive, and those who refuse Christ are choosing their own ruin (Hosea 13:9 ^b).