19. So the wage of every covetous man destroy the souls of the possessors.
20. Wisdom preacheth abroad, she uttereth her voice in the streets:
21. At the head of multitudes she crieth out, in the entrance of the gates of the city she uttereth her words, saying:
22. O children, how long will you love childishness, and fools covet those things which are hurtful to themselves, and the unwise hate knowledge?
23. Turn ye at my reproof: behold I will utter my spirit to you, and will shew you my words.
24. Because I called, and you refused: I stretched out my hand, and there was none that regarded.
25. You have despised all my counsel, and have neglected my reprehensions.