1. Wisdom has built her house; she has made it strong with seven columns.
2. She has cooked meat, mixed wine, and put food on the table.
3. She has sent her servant girls to announce from the highest hill in the city,
4. “Whoever needs instruction, come.” She invites all the simple people and says,
5. “Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have prepared.
6. Leave your old, foolish ways and live! Advance along the path of understanding.”
7. Criticize a person who is rude and shows no respect, and you will only get insults. Correct the wicked, and you will only get hurt.