1. Doth not wisdom cry, and give her voice to intelligence?
2. She stands in the top of high places, by the way at the crossroads of the paths.
3. She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
4. Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of men.
5. O ye simple, understand prudence; and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
6. Hear, for I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
7. For my mouth shall speak truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.