3She has sent out her women-servants; her voice goes out to the highest places of the town, saying,
4Whoever is simple, let him come in here; and to him who has no sense, she says:
5Come, take of my bread, and of my wine which is mixed.
6Give up the simple ones and have life, and go in the way of knowledge.
7He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.
8Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
9Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.
10The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind