[1] Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars. [2] She has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has set her table. [3] She has sent out her servant girls. She calls from the highest places in the city, [4] "Whoever is gullible turn in here!" She says to a person without sense, [5] "Come, eat my bread, and drink the wine I have mixed. [6] Stop being gullible and live. Start traveling the road to understanding." [7] Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse. Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt. [8] Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you. Warn a wise person, and he will love you. [9] Give advice to a wise person, and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will learn more. [10] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. [11] You will live longer because of me, and years will be added to your life. [12] If you are wise, your wisdom will help you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible. [13] The woman Stupidity is loud, gullible, and ignorant. [14] She sits at the doorway of her house. She is enthroned on the high ground of the city [15] and calls to those who pass by, those minding their own business, [16] "Whoever is gullible turn in here!" She says to a person without sense, [17] "Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is tasty." [18] But he does not know that the souls of the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of hell.
