She has hewn out her seven pillars;
2She has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine;
She has also set her table;
3She has sent out her maidens, she calls
From the tops of the heights of the city:
4“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!”
To him who lacks understanding she says,
5“Come, eat of my food
And drink of the wine I have mixed.
6“Forsake your folly and live,
And proceed in the way of understanding.”
I really like verse 6 - forsake your folly and live.... We are responsible for our own choices and how much better it is to choose wisdom than folly!
This chapter also includes some blessings for those who decide to follow the way of Wisdom.
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11For by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.
Understanding of the Lord and a long life are promised to those who fully dedicate themselves to finding wisdom and living by the ways of wisdom.
Seek life. Ask the Lord for wisdom.
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