CLV(i)
20 Wisdom is jubilating in the street; In the squares she is giving forth her voice.
21 At the top of the walls she is calling; At the portals of the gates in the city she is speaking her words:
22 How long, O simple ones, shall you love simplicity, And mockers covet their mocking, And the stupid hate knowledge?
23 May you turn back at my correction; Behold, let me utter what is in my spirit to you; Let me make known my words to you."
24 Because I called, and you refused, I stretched out my hand, and no one attended,
25 And you renounced all my counsel, And you would not heed my reproof,