Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.

The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.

Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand.

at the head of the noisy streets she calls, in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words:

However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention,

Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.

indeed, if you call out for discernment – raise your voice for understanding –

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,

“To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.

She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.

But they do not realize that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave.

The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person – who can find?

The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.