The preposition ל, the verb חמד and the "scoffers" in Proverbs 1:22

Bálint Károly Zabán: The preposition ל, the verb חמד and the "scoffers" in Proverbs 1:22. In: Vetus Testamentum 59 (2009), 630-652. pp.

It is argued that the preposition in Prov 1:22b is employed as a dativus commodi, as opposed to earlier assumptions that it is a dativus ethicus. The employment of the preposition in Prov 1:22 as a dativus commodi in a construction with the verb, "to desire," implies an ironic criticism of the negative attitude of the "scoffers" towards Wisdom's call and of their revelling delight in their scoffing.