In 9:1–12, Lady Wisdom spoke to us. She told us to accept instruction, rebuke, and love learning. She instructed us to fear the Lord. She functioned as a prophet. In vv. 13–18, we hear what Lady Folly has to offer. She is characterised as undisciplined, without knowledge, and wayward. There is a huge contrast between wisdom and folly. It is the contrast between life and death.