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¹ She has hewn out her seven pillars; ² She has also furnished her table. ³ She cries out from the highest places of the city, ⁴ As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, ⁵ And drink of the wine I have mixed. ⁶ And go in the way of understanding. ⁷ And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. ⁸ Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. ⁹ Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. ¹⁰ And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. ¹¹ And years of life will be added to you. ¹² And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.” ¹³ She is simple, and knows nothing. ¹⁴ On a seat by the highest places of the city, ¹⁵ Who go straight on their way: ¹⁶ And as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, ¹⁷ And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.” ¹⁸ That her guests are in the depths of hell.