Proverbs [Sayings] 9:10-18

¹⁰The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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

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

¹³The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and knows nothing.

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

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

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

¹⁷“Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant.”

¹⁸But he does not know that the departed spirits are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol ·Place of the dead·.