The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding

Proverbs 9:1-18

Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. 

She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, “Let all who are imple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, “Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.”

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

To those who have no sense she says, “Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!” But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead.

Why?

Compare the wisdom and simple man, wisdom accepts the advice but whoever corrects a mocker invites insults. So say the right word to the wiser, and keep silent to the mocker.

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

There is no common sense between wise men and mockers or simple men.

How?

Fear the Lord and listen to the word of the Lord, this is the way to peace and joy.