Proverbs 9:1-8 (The Message)
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Lady Wisdom has built and furnished her home; it's supported by seven hewn timbers.
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The banquet meal is ready to be served: lamb roasted, wine poured out, table set with silver and flowers.
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Having dismissed her serving maids, Lady Wisdom goes to town, stands in a prominent place, and invites everyone within sound of her voice:
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"Are you confused about life, don't know what's going on? Come with me, oh come, have dinner with me!
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I've prepared a wonderful spread - fresh-baked bread, roast lamb, carefully selected wines.
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Leave your impoverished confusion and live! Walk up the street to a life with meaning."
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If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you'll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in the shins.
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So don't waste your time on a scoffer; all you'll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that's different - they'll love you for it!
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online)
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