Two Women named Wisdom and Folly

Proverbs 9:1-12 (Lady Wisdom)

[1] Wisdom has built her house;

    she has set up its seven pillars.

[2] She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;

    she has also set her table.

[3] She has sent out her servants, and she calls

    from the highest point of the city,

[4]     “Let all who are simple come to my house!”

To those who have no sense she says,

[5]     “Come, eat my food

    and drink the wine I have mixed.

[6] Leave your simple ways and you will live;

    walk in the way of insight.”

[7] Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;

    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.

[8] Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you;

    rebuke the wise and they will love you.

[9] Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;

    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

[10] The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

    and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

[11] For through wisdom your days will be many,

    and years will be added to your life.

[12] If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;

    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

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Proverbs 9:13-18 (Lady Folly)

[13] Folly is an unruly woman;

    she is simple and knows nothing.

[14] She sits at the door of her house,

    on a seat at the highest point of the city,

[15] calling 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,

[17]     “Stolen water is sweet;

    food eaten in secret is delicious!”

[18] But little do they know that the dead are there,

    that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead.

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Keep the Faith. Best regards,

Bro. Rontabs