1 Listen! Wisdom is calling out. Reason is making herself heard.
2 On the hilltops near the road and at the crossroads she stands.
3 At the entrance to the city, besides the gates, she calls;
4 "I appeal to you, mankind; I call to everyone on earth.
5 Are you immature? Learn to be mature. Are you foolish? Learn to have sense.
6 Listen to my excellent words; all I tell you is right.
7 What I say is the truth; lies are hateful to me.
8 Everything I say is true; nothing is false or misleading.
9 To the man with insight, it is all clear; to the well-informed, it is all plain.
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver; choose knowledge rather than the fine gold.
11 "I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me.
12 I am Wisdom, and I have insight; I have knowledge and sound judgement.
13 To honor the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil ways and false words.
14 I make plans and carry them out. I have understanding, and I am strong.
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