9:1 Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars.

9:2 She has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has also set her table.

9:3 She has sent out her maidens. She cries from the highest places of the city:

9:4 Whoever is simple, let him turn in here! As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

9:5 Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed!

9:6 Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding."

9:7 He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

9:8 Don`t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

9:9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

9:10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

9:11 For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.

9:12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

9:13 The foolish woman is loud, Undisciplined, and knows nothing.

9:14 She sits at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,

9:15 To call to those who pass by, Who go straight on their ways,

9:16 Whoever is simple, let him turn in here. As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

9:17 Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant."