7
A smoking wasteland is all that remains, witnessing to their wickedness. Plants there never produce fully formed fruit. A pillar of salt still stands there as a reminder of a faithless being.
8
By trying to get along without Wisdom, they didn't recognize what was good. In doing so, they left a lasting memorial of their foolishness for everyone to see. They were unable to hide the things that led to their downfall.
9
But Wisdom rescues her servants from their trials.
10
When a man, who did what was right, fled from his brother's anger, Wisdom led him on straight paths. She showed him God's kingdom and gave him knowledge of holy things. She caused him to prosper through his handiworks and increased the fruit of his labors.
11
When some, because of greed, sought to get the upper hand over him, she stood by him and made him even richer.