The Downward Spiral of the Proud and Arrogant: “24) Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention; 25) And you neglected all my counsel And did not want my reproof; 26) I will also laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes, 27) When your dread comes like a storm And your calamity comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you.”

Gaining Wisdom: “20) Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square; 21) At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings: 22) “How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge? 23) Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I

Learning to Stand Alone for Righteousness. “10) My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. 11) If they say, “Come with us, Let us lie in wait for blood, Let us ambush the innocent without cause; 12) Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, Even whole, as those who go down to the pit; 13) We will find all kinds of precious wealth, We will fill our houses with spoil; 14) Throw in your