LEB PRO section

Wisdom Calls

and understanding raise its voice?
2 [fn] beside the road, at the crossroads she stands.
3  at the entrance of doors, she cries out:
4 [fn] I call, and my cry is to the children of humankind.
5  fools, learn[fn]
6  and upright things from the opening of my lips.
7  and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8 are in righteousness; none of them are twisted and crooked.
9  and upright to those who find knowledge.
10  may you choose knowledge rather than choice gold.
11  and all desires shall not compare with her.
12  and I find knowledge and discretion.
13 is hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way.
And I hate a mouth of perversity.
14 [fn] are mine; I am understanding,[fn]
15  and rulers decree righteousness.
16  and nobles—all judges of righteousness.
17 [fn] and those who seek me diligently shall find me.
18 are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness.
19 [fn] even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.
20  in the midst of paths of justice,
21 in order to endow those who love me with wealth, and I will fill their treasuries.

?:? Literally “At a head of the heights”

?:? Literally “men”

?:? Literally “heart”

?:? Literally “To/for me are advice and sound judgment”

?:? Literally “to/for me is strength”

?:? Literally “her lovers”

?:? Literally “fine gold”

LEB by section PRO 8:0b