I weep for those who are of stiffneck!
This very post is duplicitous and presents an interesting dichotomy.
On one hand you claim empathy and on the other you lash out at those very ones you're claiming empathy for by calling them "stiffneck"(sp).
I doubt the sincerity of your post.
Proverbs 29:1
New American Standard Bible
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
King James Bible
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
American King James Version
He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
American Standard Version
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
Darby Bible Translation
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
English Revised Version
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
Webster's Bible Translation
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
World English Bible
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.desevered.
You should try PRAYING for them; that THEY might know the Great Secret of Presbyterian UNTRUTH!!!!