2 Peter 2:12 These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed. They scoff at things they do not understand, and li...

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New Living Translation - These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed. They scoff at things they do not understand, and like animals, they will be destroyed.
新标点和合本 - 但这些人好像没有灵性，生来就是畜类，以备捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤所不晓得的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己必遭遇败坏。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 但这些人好像没有理性的牲畜，生来就是要被捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤自己所不知道的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己也遭遇败坏，
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 但这些人好像没有理性的牲畜，生来就是要被捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤自己所不知道的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己也遭遇败坏，
当代译本 - 但他们好像没有理性，生下来就是预备让人捉去宰杀的牲畜，对自己不懂的事也随口毁谤，最终必像牲畜一样被毁灭。
圣经新译本 - 但这些人，好像没有理性的牲畜，生下来就是给人捉去宰杀的；他们毁谤自己所不知道的事，必在自己的败坏中灭亡。
中文标准译本 - 但这些人就像没有理性的动物，生来就是靠本能的，是为了捕捉和宰杀的；他们亵渎自己所不明白的，也将在自己的衰朽中被毁灭。
现代标点和合本 - 但这些人好像没有灵性，生来就是畜类，以备捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤所不晓得的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己必遭遇败坏。
和合本（拼音版） - 但这些人好像没有灵性，生来就是畜类，以备捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤所不晓得的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己必遭遇败坏。
New International Version - But these people blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like unreasoning animals, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like animals they too will perish.
New International Reader's Version - These people speak evil about things they don’t understand. They are like wild animals who can’t think. Instead, they do what comes naturally to them. They are born only to be caught and destroyed. Just like animals, these people too will die.
English Standard Version - But these, like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which they are ignorant, will also be destroyed in their destruction,
The Message - These people are nothing but brute beasts, born in the wild, predators on the prowl. In the very act of bringing down others with their ignorant blasphemies, they themselves will be brought down, losers in the end. Their evil will boomerang on them. They’re so despicable and addicted to pleasure that they indulge in wild parties, carousing in broad daylight. They’re obsessed with adultery, compulsive in sin, seducing every vulnerable soul they come upon. Their specialty is greed, and they’re experts at it. Dead souls!
Christian Standard Bible - But these people, like irrational animals — creatures of instinct born to be caught and destroyed — slander what they do not understand, and in their destruction they too will be destroyed.
New American Standard Bible - But these, like unreasoning animals, born as creatures of instinct to be captured and killed, using abusive speech where they have no knowledge, will in the destruction of those creatures also be destroyed,
New King James Version - But these, like natural brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and will utterly perish in their own corruption,
Amplified Bible - But these [false teachers], like unreasoning animals, [mere] creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed, reviling things they do not understand, will also perish in their own corruption [in their destroying they will be destroyed],
American Standard Version - But these, as creatures without reason, born mere animals to be taken and destroyed, railing in matters whereof they are ignorant, shall in their destroying surely be destroyed,
King James Version - But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;
New English Translation - But these men, like irrational animals – creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed – do not understand whom they are insulting, and consequently in their destruction they will be destroyed,
World English Bible - But these, as unreasoning creatures, born natural animals to be taken and destroyed, speaking evil in matters about which they are ignorant, will in their destroying surely be destroyed,
新標點和合本 - 但這些人好像沒有靈性，生來就是畜類，以備捉拿宰殺的。他們毀謗所不曉得的事，正在敗壞人的時候，自己必遭遇敗壞。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 但這些人好像沒有理性的牲畜，生來就是要被捉拿宰殺的。他們毀謗自己所不知道的事，正在敗壞人的時候，自己也遭遇敗壞，
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 但這些人好像沒有理性的牲畜，生來就是要被捉拿宰殺的。他們毀謗自己所不知道的事，正在敗壞人的時候，自己也遭遇敗壞，
當代譯本 - 但他們好像沒有理性，生下來就是預備讓人捉去宰殺的牲畜，對自己不懂的事也隨口毀謗，最終必像牲畜一樣被毀滅。
聖經新譯本 - 但這些人，好像沒有理性的牲畜，生下來就是給人捉去宰殺的；他們毀謗自己所不知道的事，必在自己的敗壞中滅亡。
呂振中譯本 - 但這些人呢、像無理性的畜生，屬獸性、為被捉拿和敗壞而生的！在不知不懂的事上他們竟毁謗，他們必在他們的敗壞中被敗壞；
中文標準譯本 - 但這些人就像沒有理性的動物，生來就是靠本能的，是為了捕捉和宰殺的；他們褻瀆自己所不明白的，也將在自己的衰朽中被毀滅。
現代標點和合本 - 但這些人好像沒有靈性，生來就是畜類，以備捉拿宰殺的。他們毀謗所不曉得的事，正在敗壞人的時候，自己必遭遇敗壞。
文理和合譯本 - 但此輩乃無知之物、生性如畜、為人所執而屠者、謗讟其所不知、將於所敗者而見敗、
文理委辦譯本 - 禽獸無知、為人獲而屠、偽師如之、訕謗其所不知、必受惡報而沉淪、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 彼等如蠢獸、天然受生、特為人執而宰之、毀謗所不知、自取敗亡沈淪、而受作惡之報、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 若輩宵小之徒、竟敢大放厥辭、肆其謗毀。若而人者、實同不具理性之畜類、專為被宰而生者；對於己所不知之事、信口訕謗、害人適以自害、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pero aquellos blasfeman en asuntos que no entienden. Como animales irracionales, se guían únicamente por el instinto, pues nacieron para ser atrapados y degollados. Lo mismo que esos animales, perecerán también en su corrupción
현대인의 성경 - 그들은 본래 잡혀 죽기 위해 태어난 이성 없는 짐승 같아서 알지도 못하는 것을 욕하니 그들도 짐승처럼 멸망하고 말 것입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Эти люди неразумны, как животные, движимые лишь инстинктом и рожденные для одного – чтобы быть пойманными и убитыми. Они злословят то, чего сами не понимают. Они и погибнут, как животные.
Восточный перевод - Эти люди неразумны, как животные, движимые лишь инстинктом и рождённые для одного – чтобы быть пойманными и убитыми. Они злословят то, чего сами не понимают. Они и погибнут, как животные.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Эти люди неразумны, как животные, движимые лишь инстинктом и рождённые для одного – чтобы быть пойманными и убитыми. Они злословят то, чего сами не понимают. Они и погибнут, как животные.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Эти люди неразумны, как животные, движимые лишь инстинктом и рождённые для одного – чтобы быть пойманными и убитыми. Они злословят то, чего сами не понимают. Они и погибнут, как животные.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mais ces hommes-là agissent comme des animaux dépourvus de raison qui ne suivent que leurs instincts et sont tout juste bons à être capturés et tués, car ils se répandent en injures contre ce qu’ils ne connaissent pas. Aussi périront-ils comme des bêtes.
リビングバイブル - 偽教師たちはまるで、捕らえられて殺されるために生まれてきた理性のない動物と同じで、無分別です。彼らが滅ぼされるのは、目に見えています。
Nestle Aland 28 - Οὗτοι δὲ ὡς ἄλογα ζῷα γεγεννημένα φυσικὰ εἰς ἅλωσιν καὶ φθορὰν ἐν οἷς ἀγνοοῦσιν βλασφημοῦντες ἐν τῇ φθορᾷ αὐτῶν καὶ φθαρήσονται
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὗτοι δέ ὡς ἄλογα ζῷα, γεγεννημένα φυσικὰ εἰς ἅλωσιν καὶ φθοράν, ἐν οἷς ἀγνοοῦσιν βλασφημοῦντες, ἐν τῇ φθορᾷ αὐτῶν καὶ φθαρήσονται,
Nova Versão Internacional - Mas eles difamam o que desconhecem e são como criaturas irracionais, guiadas pelo instinto, nascidas para serem capturadas e destruídas; serão corrompidos pela sua própria corrupção!
Hoffnung für alle - Diese falschen Lehrer haben genauso wenig Verstand wie wilde Tiere, die nur zum Fangen und Schlachten geboren werden. Solche Leute folgen ihren Trieben und verspotten, was sie gar nicht verstehen, aber ihre Bosheit wird ihnen zum Verhängnis werden.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Họ chẳng khác thú vật vô tri như sinh ra chỉ sống theo bản năng, rồi cuối cùng bị tiêu diệt. Họ cười nhạo thế giới quỷ thần vô hình mà họ chẳng biết chút gì, để rồi sau này bị tiêu diệt với các ác quỷ.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่คนเหล่านี้สบประมาทสิ่งที่ตนไม่เข้าใจ พวกเขาเป็นเช่นสัตว์เดรัจฉานที่ทำอะไรตามสัญชาตญาณ เกิดมาเพียงเพื่อถูกล่าทำลาย และเขาจะพินาศไปเหมือนสัตว์เดรัจฉานอย่างแน่นอน
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่คนเหล่านี้หมิ่นประมาทในเรื่องที่ตนไม่เข้าใจ เขาเป็นเสมือนสัตว์ป่าดุร้ายที่ทำตามสัญชาตญาณ เกิดมาเพื่อถูกจับฆ่า และก็จะพินาศเยี่ยงสัตว์ป่าเช่นกัน

交叉引用

2 Peter 1:4 - And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.
John 8:21 - Later Jesus said to them again, “I am going away. You will search for me but will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going.”
Ezekiel 21:31 - I will pour out my fury on you and blow on you with the fire of my anger. I will hand you over to cruel men who are skilled in destruction.
Jeremiah 5:4 - Then I said, “But what can we expect from the poor? They are ignorant. They don’t know the ways of the Lord. They don’t understand God’s laws.
Psalms 49:10 - Those who are wise must finally die, just like the foolish and senseless, leaving all their wealth behind.
Psalms 94:8 - Think again, you fools! When will you finally catch on?
Jeremiah 10:21 - The shepherds of my people have lost their senses. They no longer seek wisdom from the Lord. Therefore, they fail completely, and their flocks are scattered.
Proverbs 14:32 - The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
Galatians 6:8 - Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
Jeremiah 4:22 - “My people are foolish and do not know me,” says the Lord. “They are stupid children who have no understanding. They are clever enough at doing wrong, but they have no idea how to do right!”
Jeremiah 10:8 - People who worship idols are stupid and foolish. The things they worship are made of wood!
Psalms 92:6 - Only a simpleton would not know, and only a fool would not understand this:
2 Peter 2:19 - They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you.
Jeremiah 12:3 - But as for me, Lord, you know my heart. You see me and test my thoughts. Drag these people away like sheep to be butchered! Set them aside to be slaughtered!
Jude 1:10 - But these people scoff at things they do not understand. Like unthinking animals, they do whatever their instincts tell them, and so they bring about their own destruction.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New Living Translation - These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed. They scoff at things they do not understand, and like animals, they will be destroyed.
新标点和合本 - 但这些人好像没有灵性，生来就是畜类，以备捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤所不晓得的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己必遭遇败坏。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 但这些人好像没有理性的牲畜，生来就是要被捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤自己所不知道的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己也遭遇败坏，
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 但这些人好像没有理性的牲畜，生来就是要被捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤自己所不知道的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己也遭遇败坏，
当代译本 - 但他们好像没有理性，生下来就是预备让人捉去宰杀的牲畜，对自己不懂的事也随口毁谤，最终必像牲畜一样被毁灭。
圣经新译本 - 但这些人，好像没有理性的牲畜，生下来就是给人捉去宰杀的；他们毁谤自己所不知道的事，必在自己的败坏中灭亡。
中文标准译本 - 但这些人就像没有理性的动物，生来就是靠本能的，是为了捕捉和宰杀的；他们亵渎自己所不明白的，也将在自己的衰朽中被毁灭。
现代标点和合本 - 但这些人好像没有灵性，生来就是畜类，以备捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤所不晓得的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己必遭遇败坏。
和合本（拼音版） - 但这些人好像没有灵性，生来就是畜类，以备捉拿宰杀的。他们毁谤所不晓得的事，正在败坏人的时候，自己必遭遇败坏。
New International Version - But these people blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like unreasoning animals, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like animals they too will perish.
New International Reader's Version - These people speak evil about things they don’t understand. They are like wild animals who can’t think. Instead, they do what comes naturally to them. They are born only to be caught and destroyed. Just like animals, these people too will die.
English Standard Version - But these, like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which they are ignorant, will also be destroyed in their destruction,
The Message - These people are nothing but brute beasts, born in the wild, predators on the prowl. In the very act of bringing down others with their ignorant blasphemies, they themselves will be brought down, losers in the end. Their evil will boomerang on them. They’re so despicable and addicted to pleasure that they indulge in wild parties, carousing in broad daylight. They’re obsessed with adultery, compulsive in sin, seducing every vulnerable soul they come upon. Their specialty is greed, and they’re experts at it. Dead souls!
Christian Standard Bible - But these people, like irrational animals — creatures of instinct born to be caught and destroyed — slander what they do not understand, and in their destruction they too will be destroyed.
New American Standard Bible - But these, like unreasoning animals, born as creatures of instinct to be captured and killed, using abusive speech where they have no knowledge, will in the destruction of those creatures also be destroyed,
New King James Version - But these, like natural brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and will utterly perish in their own corruption,
Amplified Bible - But these [false teachers], like unreasoning animals, [mere] creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed, reviling things they do not understand, will also perish in their own corruption [in their destroying they will be destroyed],
American Standard Version - But these, as creatures without reason, born mere animals to be taken and destroyed, railing in matters whereof they are ignorant, shall in their destroying surely be destroyed,
King James Version - But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;
New English Translation - But these men, like irrational animals – creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed – do not understand whom they are insulting, and consequently in their destruction they will be destroyed,
World English Bible - But these, as unreasoning creatures, born natural animals to be taken and destroyed, speaking evil in matters about which they are ignorant, will in their destroying surely be destroyed,
新標點和合本 - 但這些人好像沒有靈性，生來就是畜類，以備捉拿宰殺的。他們毀謗所不曉得的事，正在敗壞人的時候，自己必遭遇敗壞。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 但這些人好像沒有理性的牲畜，生來就是要被捉拿宰殺的。他們毀謗自己所不知道的事，正在敗壞人的時候，自己也遭遇敗壞，
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 但這些人好像沒有理性的牲畜，生來就是要被捉拿宰殺的。他們毀謗自己所不知道的事，正在敗壞人的時候，自己也遭遇敗壞，
當代譯本 - 但他們好像沒有理性，生下來就是預備讓人捉去宰殺的牲畜，對自己不懂的事也隨口毀謗，最終必像牲畜一樣被毀滅。
聖經新譯本 - 但這些人，好像沒有理性的牲畜，生下來就是給人捉去宰殺的；他們毀謗自己所不知道的事，必在自己的敗壞中滅亡。
呂振中譯本 - 但這些人呢、像無理性的畜生，屬獸性、為被捉拿和敗壞而生的！在不知不懂的事上他們竟毁謗，他們必在他們的敗壞中被敗壞；
中文標準譯本 - 但這些人就像沒有理性的動物，生來就是靠本能的，是為了捕捉和宰殺的；他們褻瀆自己所不明白的，也將在自己的衰朽中被毀滅。
現代標點和合本 - 但這些人好像沒有靈性，生來就是畜類，以備捉拿宰殺的。他們毀謗所不曉得的事，正在敗壞人的時候，自己必遭遇敗壞。
文理和合譯本 - 但此輩乃無知之物、生性如畜、為人所執而屠者、謗讟其所不知、將於所敗者而見敗、
文理委辦譯本 - 禽獸無知、為人獲而屠、偽師如之、訕謗其所不知、必受惡報而沉淪、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 彼等如蠢獸、天然受生、特為人執而宰之、毀謗所不知、自取敗亡沈淪、而受作惡之報、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 若輩宵小之徒、竟敢大放厥辭、肆其謗毀。若而人者、實同不具理性之畜類、專為被宰而生者；對於己所不知之事、信口訕謗、害人適以自害、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pero aquellos blasfeman en asuntos que no entienden. Como animales irracionales, se guían únicamente por el instinto, pues nacieron para ser atrapados y degollados. Lo mismo que esos animales, perecerán también en su corrupción
현대인의 성경 - 그들은 본래 잡혀 죽기 위해 태어난 이성 없는 짐승 같아서 알지도 못하는 것을 욕하니 그들도 짐승처럼 멸망하고 말 것입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Эти люди неразумны, как животные, движимые лишь инстинктом и рожденные для одного – чтобы быть пойманными и убитыми. Они злословят то, чего сами не понимают. Они и погибнут, как животные.
Восточный перевод - Эти люди неразумны, как животные, движимые лишь инстинктом и рождённые для одного – чтобы быть пойманными и убитыми. Они злословят то, чего сами не понимают. Они и погибнут, как животные.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Эти люди неразумны, как животные, движимые лишь инстинктом и рождённые для одного – чтобы быть пойманными и убитыми. Они злословят то, чего сами не понимают. Они и погибнут, как животные.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Эти люди неразумны, как животные, движимые лишь инстинктом и рождённые для одного – чтобы быть пойманными и убитыми. Они злословят то, чего сами не понимают. Они и погибнут, как животные.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mais ces hommes-là agissent comme des animaux dépourvus de raison qui ne suivent que leurs instincts et sont tout juste bons à être capturés et tués, car ils se répandent en injures contre ce qu’ils ne connaissent pas. Aussi périront-ils comme des bêtes.
リビングバイブル - 偽教師たちはまるで、捕らえられて殺されるために生まれてきた理性のない動物と同じで、無分別です。彼らが滅ぼされるのは、目に見えています。
Nestle Aland 28 - Οὗτοι δὲ ὡς ἄλογα ζῷα γεγεννημένα φυσικὰ εἰς ἅλωσιν καὶ φθορὰν ἐν οἷς ἀγνοοῦσιν βλασφημοῦντες ἐν τῇ φθορᾷ αὐτῶν καὶ φθαρήσονται
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὗτοι δέ ὡς ἄλογα ζῷα, γεγεννημένα φυσικὰ εἰς ἅλωσιν καὶ φθοράν, ἐν οἷς ἀγνοοῦσιν βλασφημοῦντες, ἐν τῇ φθορᾷ αὐτῶν καὶ φθαρήσονται,
Nova Versão Internacional - Mas eles difamam o que desconhecem e são como criaturas irracionais, guiadas pelo instinto, nascidas para serem capturadas e destruídas; serão corrompidos pela sua própria corrupção!
Hoffnung für alle - Diese falschen Lehrer haben genauso wenig Verstand wie wilde Tiere, die nur zum Fangen und Schlachten geboren werden. Solche Leute folgen ihren Trieben und verspotten, was sie gar nicht verstehen, aber ihre Bosheit wird ihnen zum Verhängnis werden.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Họ chẳng khác thú vật vô tri như sinh ra chỉ sống theo bản năng, rồi cuối cùng bị tiêu diệt. Họ cười nhạo thế giới quỷ thần vô hình mà họ chẳng biết chút gì, để rồi sau này bị tiêu diệt với các ác quỷ.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่คนเหล่านี้สบประมาทสิ่งที่ตนไม่เข้าใจ พวกเขาเป็นเช่นสัตว์เดรัจฉานที่ทำอะไรตามสัญชาตญาณ เกิดมาเพียงเพื่อถูกล่าทำลาย และเขาจะพินาศไปเหมือนสัตว์เดรัจฉานอย่างแน่นอน
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่คนเหล่านี้หมิ่นประมาทในเรื่องที่ตนไม่เข้าใจ เขาเป็นเสมือนสัตว์ป่าดุร้ายที่ทำตามสัญชาตญาณ เกิดมาเพื่อถูกจับฆ่า และก็จะพินาศเยี่ยงสัตว์ป่าเช่นกัน

2 Peter 1:4 - And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.
John 8:21 - Later Jesus said to them again, “I am going away. You will search for me but will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going.”
Ezekiel 21:31 - I will pour out my fury on you and blow on you with the fire of my anger. I will hand you over to cruel men who are skilled in destruction.
Jeremiah 5:4 - Then I said, “But what can we expect from the poor? They are ignorant. They don’t know the ways of the Lord. They don’t understand God’s laws.
Psalms 49:10 - Those who are wise must finally die, just like the foolish and senseless, leaving all their wealth behind.
Psalms 94:8 - Think again, you fools! When will you finally catch on?
Jeremiah 10:21 - The shepherds of my people have lost their senses. They no longer seek wisdom from the Lord. Therefore, they fail completely, and their flocks are scattered.
Proverbs 14:32 - The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
Galatians 6:8 - Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
Jeremiah 4:22 - “My people are foolish and do not know me,” says the Lord. “They are stupid children who have no understanding. They are clever enough at doing wrong, but they have no idea how to do right!”
Jeremiah 10:8 - People who worship idols are stupid and foolish. The things they worship are made of wood!
Psalms 92:6 - Only a simpleton would not know, and only a fool would not understand this:
2 Peter 2:19 - They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you.
Jeremiah 12:3 - But as for me, Lord, you know my heart. You see me and test my thoughts. Drag these people away like sheep to be butchered! Set them aside to be slaughtered!
Jude 1:10 - But these people scoff at things they do not understand. Like unthinking animals, they do whatever their instincts tell them, and so they bring about their own destruction.