Proverbs 1

Wisdom’s Rebuke

20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud,

she raises her voice in the public square;

21 on top of the wall*1:21 Septuagint; Hebrew / at noisy street corners she cries out,

at the city gate she makes her speech:

22 "How long will you who are simple love your simple ways?

How long will mockers delight in mockery

and fools hate knowledge?

23 Repent at my rebuke!

Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,

I will make known to you my teachings.