Every Good Path Lyrics

Out in the open wisdom calls aloud
She raises her voice in the public square

How long will you who are simple
Stick to your simple ways?
How long will you who are fools
How long will you hate knowledge?

On top of the wall she cries out
At the city gate she makes her speech

Repent at my rebuke!
Then I'll pour out my thoughts to you
Repent at my rebuke!
I'll make known to you my teachings

For the Lord gives wisdom
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding
He holds success in store for the upright
He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless

For he guards the course of the just
And protects the way of his faithful ones
They will live in safety and be at ease
Without fear of harm
They will understand what is right and just
And fair – every good path
Discretion will protect them
And understanding will guard them

But since they refuse to listen when I call
Since they disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke

Then they will call to me
But I will not answer;
They will look for me
But they will not find me

Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord
Since they would not accept my advice
They will eat the fruit of their ways
And be filled with the fruit of their schemes

For the Lord gives wisdom
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding
He holds success in store for the upright
He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless

For he guards the course of the just
And protects the way of his faithful ones
They will live in safety and be at ease
Without fear of harm
They will understand what is right and just
And fair – every good path
Discretion will protect them
And understanding will guard them