New American Bible, Revised Edition

Proverbs 1:21-24 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

21. Down the crowded ways she calls out,at the city gates she utters her words:

22. “How long, you naive ones, will you love naivete,

23. How long will you turn away at my reproof?[The arrogant delight in their arrogance,and fools hate knowledge.]Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit,I will acquaint you with my words:

24. ‘Because I called and you refused,extended my hand and no one took notice;