Proverbs 9:1-12

Woman Wisdom’s invitation

1 Wisdom built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
2 She slaughtered her animals, mixed her wine, and set her table.
3 She sends out her female servants; she issues an invitation from the top of the city heights:
4 "Whoever is naive turn aside here," she says to those who lack sense.
5 "Come, eat my food, and drink the wine I have mixed.
6 Abandon your simplistic ways and live; walk in the way of understanding."

Wise advice

7 Whoever instructs the cynic gets insulted; whoever corrects the wicked gets hurt.
8 Don't correct the impudent, or they will hate you; correct the wise, and they will love you.
9 Teach the wise, and they will become wiser; inform the righteous, and their learning will increase.
10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the LORD; the knowledge of the holy one is understanding.
11 Through me your days will be many; years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, it is to your benefit; if you are cynical, you will bear it all alone.

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