Proverbs, Chapter 9:

Verses from Proverbs Chapter 9 of the book of Proverbs in the Bible.

Invitations of wisdom and madness

• 1. Wisdom built her dwelling, Raised her seven columns;
• 2. He slaughtered the animals for the banquet, prepared the wine and set the table.
• 3. He sent his servants, calling from the highest points of the city:
• 4. “Come, you simple and unwise ones!” And to those lacking understanding, she says:
• 5. “Come, eat my bread, And drink the wine I have prepared.
• 6. Leave foolishness and live; Walk the path of understanding.”
• 7. He who corrects the scoffer Draws contempt upon himself; And he who rebukes the wicked Suffers the insult of his tongue.
• 8. Do not rebuke the scoffer, Lest he hate you; Rebuke the wise man, and he will love you.
• 9. Give instruction to the wise, And he will become even wiser; Teach the righteous, And he will grow in wisdom.
• 10. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
• 11. For through me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you.
• 12. If you are wise, you will be wise for yourself; If you are a scorner, only you will bear the consequences.
• 13. Folly is the troubled woman, And lack of knowledge is her invitation.
• 14. She sits at the door of her house, High above the city,
• 15. Call those who pass by, Those who follow their path straight, saying:
• 16. “Come, you simple and unwise ones!” And to those lacking understanding, she says:
• 17. “Stolen waters are sweet, And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”
• 18. But they do not know that the dead are there; That your guests are in the depths of the grave.