^{1 Ref} Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?

^{2 Ref} On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she stands.

^{3 Ref} Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the entry doors, she cries aloud:

^{4 Ref} "To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.

^{5 Ref} You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

^{6 Ref} Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

^{7 Ref} For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

^{8 Ref} All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

^{9 Ref} They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge.

^{10 Ref} Receive my instruction rather than silver; Knowledge rather than choice gold.

^{11 Ref} For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

^{12 Ref} "I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.