Proverbs 8:1-9 ▼

1 Does not wisdom call, And discernment give forth her voice?

2 At the top of the heights upon the way, Where the pathways meet, she takes her stand;

3 Beside the gates, at the opening to the city, At the entrance of the doors, she makes a shout:

4 “To you, O men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men.

5 O simple ones, understand prudence; And, O fools, understand a heart of wisdom.

6 Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal upright things.

7 For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing twisted or crooked in them.

9 They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.