Whyis there a pricein the handof a foolto buywisdom,When he hasnosense?
A scofferseekswisdomand [finds] none,But knowledgeis easyto one who hasunderstanding.
The mindof the prudentacquiresknowledge,And the earof the wiseseeksknowledge.
Buytruth,and do not sell[it], [Get] wisdomand instructionand understanding.
Wisdomis [too] exaltedfor a fool,He does not openhis mouthin the gate.
Harlotry,wineand newwinetakeaway the understanding.
"For everyonewho doesevilhatesthe Light,and does not cometo the Lightfor fearthat his deedswill be exposed.
Pauland Barnabasspoke out boldlyand said,"It was necessarythat the wordof Godbe spokento you first;sinceyou repudiateit and judgeyourselvesunworthyof eternallife,behold,we are turningto the Gentiles.
And working together[with Him], we alsourgeyou not to receivethe graceof Godin vain--
Ohthat they hadsucha heartin them, that they would fearMe and keepallMy commandmentsalways,that it may be wellwith them and with their sonsforever!
