²⁰ Out in the open wisdom calls aloud,^(A)
    she raises her voice in the public square;

⁸ Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.^(A)

²⁰ My son,^(A) keep your father’s command
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.^(B)
21 Bind them always on your heart;
    fasten them around your neck.^(C)
22 When you walk, they will guide you;
    when you sleep, they will watch over you;
    when you awake, they will speak to you.

9 Wisdom has built^(A) her house;
    she has set up^[a] its seven pillars.
² She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;^(B)
    she has also set her table.^(C)
3 She has sent out her servants, and she calls^(D)
    from the highest point of the city,^(E)
4     “Let all who are simple^(F) come to my house!”
To those who have no sense^(G) she says,