OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 20

Proverbs 1:20

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Wisdom calls aloud in the street.

She utters her voice in the public squares.

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Proverbs 1:20 in context

Proverbs 1:17–23

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For the net is spread in vain in the sight of any bird;

18

but these lay in wait for their own blood.

They lurk secretly for their own lives.

19

So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain.

It takes away the life of its owners.

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Wisdom calls aloud in the street.

She utters her voice in the public squares.

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She calls at the head of noisy places.

At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:

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“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?

How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery,

and fools hate knowledge?

23

Turn at my reproof.

Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you.

I will make known my words to you.

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