1Who calls? Is it not Wisdom?
Who lifts up her voice?
2Is it not knowledge?
She shouts from the hilltops
and waits by the crossroads;
3in the vicinity of the city gates she speaks,
4It is you, O men, I address
for my message is directed to all mankind,
5so that the ignorant may learn
and the thoughtless come to their senses.
6Listen to me for I speak of vital things
and everything I say is true.
7Truthful words come from my mouth
and my lips do not lend themselves to evil.
8All my words are right,
none are twisted or deceitful.
9The intelligent will verify their truth,
the wise perceive their sincerity.
10Prefer my teaching to silver
and seek wisdom rather than gold,
11because wisdom has more value than any jewel
and none of men’s desires can equal it.
12I, Wisdom, dwell with discretion
and count prudence among my friends.
Who lifts up her voice?
2Is it not knowledge?
She shouts from the hilltops
and waits by the crossroads;
3in the vicinity of the city gates she speaks,
4It is you, O men, I address
for my message is directed to all mankind,
5so that the ignorant may learn
and the thoughtless come to their senses.
6Listen to me for I speak of vital things
and everything I say is true.
7Truthful words come from my mouth
and my lips do not lend themselves to evil.
8All my words are right,
none are twisted or deceitful.
9The intelligent will verify their truth,
the wise perceive their sincerity.
10Prefer my teaching to silver
and seek wisdom rather than gold,
11because wisdom has more value than any jewel
and none of men’s desires can equal it.
12I, Wisdom, dwell with discretion
and count prudence among my friends.
Proverbs 8:1-12
Wisdom is calling you.
It is good to acquire wisdom and put her into practice.
Listen to her attentively.
Listen to her with all your heart and understanding.
Wisdom will enable you to guide others.
Wisdom will lead you to happiness.