I think I should perhaps point out that strictly speaking in Proverbs 8:36 KJV
[36] "But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death." which I think you were referring to, Kenneth, it is wisdom personified speaking, not GOD directly. Admittedly, I can certainly see how hating either wisdom or GOD would certainly lead to death.
Yes, you are correct.
I often get that confused.
These people need WISDOM.
True wisdom only comes from God.
The fear of God is the BEGINNING of wisdom.
Proverbs 8:1-5 KJV Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.