Proverbs 8:1–7

The Commendation of Wisdom

1 Does not awisdom call,

And understanding 1lift up her voice?

2 On top of athe heights beside the way,

Where the paths meet, she takes her stand;

3 Beside the agates, at the opening to the city,

At the entrance of the doors, she cries out:

4 “To you, O men, I call,

And my voice is to the sons of men.

5 “O 1anaive ones, understand prudence;

And, O bfools, understand 2wisdom.

6 “Listen, for I will speak anoble things;

And the opening of my lips will reveal bright things.

7 “For my amouth will utter truth;

And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.