Wisdom has built her house with seven pillars, Prepared the feast and poured the wine. She sends servants to the highest places: "Turn in here, you simple ones, and dine." Leave the foolish and live. Walk the road of understanding. The fear of the Lord begins wisdom, And knowledge of the Holy brings insight. Correct a scorner, and he will hate you; Teach a wise one, and his wisdom grows. Give instruction to a righteous person, And the years of learning multiply. Folly also sits beside her doorway, Loud and ignorant, calling from her seat: "Stolen water is sweet; secret bread is pleasant." But her guests do not know the dead are there.