Proverbs
Chapters 1:18-24
New International Version Anglicized
18These men lie in wait for their own blood;they ambush only themselves!
19Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;it takes away the life of those who get it.
20Out in the open wisdom calls aloud,she raises her voice in the public square;
21on top of the wall she cries out,at the city gate she makes her speech:
22‘How long will you who are simple love your simple ways?How long will mockers delight in mockeryand fools hate knowledge?
23Repent at my rebuke!Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,I will make known to you my teachings.
24But since you refuse to listen when I calland no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand,