Young's Literal Translation YLT
New International Version NIV
1 Doth not wisdom call? And understanding give forth her voice?
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Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?
2 At the head of high places by the way, Between the paths she hath stood,
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At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
3 At the side of the gates, at the mouth of the city, The entrance of the openings, she crieth aloud,
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beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:
4 `Unto you, O men, I call, And my voice [is] unto the sons of men.
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“To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.
5 Understand, ye simple ones, prudence, And ye fools, understand the heart,
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You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.
6 Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips [is] uprightness.
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Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
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