Proverbs [Sayings] 9:4-14

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

⁵“Come, eat some of my bread, drink some of the wine which I have mixed!

⁶Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.”

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

⁸Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will 'ahav ·affectionately love· you.

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

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,