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21 At the head of the noisy streets she calls out;
At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings:
22 “How long, O (A)simple ones, will you love simplicity?
And (B)scoffers delight in scoffing
And [a]fools (C)hate knowledge?
23 Turn to my reproof,
Behold, I will (D)pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.

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  1. Proverbs 1:22 One who fails in wisdom due to willful sin

21 on top of the wall[a] she cries out,
    at the city gate she makes her speech:

22 “How long will you who are simple(A) love your simple ways?
    How long will mockers delight in mockery
    and fools hate(B) knowledge?
23 Repent at my rebuke!
    Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
    I will make known to you my teachings.

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  1. Proverbs 1:21 Septuagint; Hebrew / at noisy street corners