CLV(i)
1 Is not wisdom calling And comprehension giving forth her voice?
2 At the summit of the heights upon the way, The meeting house of the tracks, there she is stationed."
3 At the side of the gates, at the edge of the town, The entry of the portals, there she makes her appeal."
4 To you, O men, I am calling And raising my voice to the sons of humanity;"
5 To the simple:Understand prudence; And to the stupid:Understand heart wisdom.
6 Hearken, for I am speaking correct words, And the opening of my lips reveals equities."
7 For my palate is soliloquizing truth, While wickedness is an abhorrence to my lips."
8 In righteousness are all the sayings of my mouth; There is nothing twisted or perverse in them.
9 All of them are correct to the understanding one, And upright to those who find knowledge."
10 Take in my admonition, and do not prefer silver, And take knowledge rather than choice, fine gold."
11 For wisdom is better than rubies, And all delights are not equal to her."
12 I, wisdom, I tabernacle with prudence, And I keep hold of knowledge and foresight."