14. cast lots with us; we will all share the loot”—
15. my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths;
16. for their feet rush into evil, they are swift to shed blood.
17. How useless to spread a net where every bird can see it!
18. These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves!
19. Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it.
20. Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square;
21. on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech:
22. “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
23. Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.
24. But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand,
25. since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke,