Proverbs 9:18

¹⁸しかしその人は、死の影がそこにあることを知らず、彼女の客は陰府の深みにおることを知らない。

Proverbs 9 presents the climax of the book's opening section, personifying both Wisdom and Folly as rival hostesses inviting the simple to their feasts. Wisdom's invitation leads to life and understanding, while Folly's stolen water and secret bread lead to death. The chapter functi