Proverbs 9:1-11 ▼

1 Wisdom has built a house for herself, and set up seven pillars.

2 She has killed her beasts; she has mingled her wine in a bowl, and prepared her table.

3 She has sent forth her servants, calling with a loud proclamation to the feast, saying,

4 Whoso is foolish, let him turn aside to me: and to them that want understanding she says,

5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink wine which I have mingled for you.

6 Leave folly, that ye may reign for ever; and seek wisdom, and improve understanding by knowledge.

7 He that reproves evil men shall get dishonour to himself; and he that rebukes an ungodly man shall disgrace himself.

8 Rebuke not evil men , lest they should hate thee: rebuke a wise man , and he will love thee.

9 Give an opportunity to a wise man , and he will be wiser: instruct a just man, and he will receive more instruction .

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the counsel of saints is understanding: for to know the law is the character of a sound mind.

11 For in this way thou shalt live long, and years of thy life shall be added to thee.