Proverbs
Chapters 9:10-16
New International Version Anglicized
10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11For through wisdom your days will be many,and years will be added to your life.
12If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
13Folly is an unruly woman;she is simple and knows nothing.
14She sits at the door of her house,on a seat at the highest point of the city,
15calling out to those who pass by,who go straight on their way,
16 ‘Let all who are simple come to my house!’To those who have no sense she says,