20 Wisdom calls you! She raises her voice in the streets and marketplaces.

21 She calls in the streets, in the opening of the gates: in the city she utters her words. She says:

22 »How long, you simple stupidfoolish ones, will you love simplicity foolishnessstupidity? The scoffers delight in scoffing. Fools hate knowledge!

23 »Listen when I reprove you. I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make my words known to you.