(Lady Wisdom – Inviting rap, Lady Folly – Seductive counter, Company – Bridge & Chorus) [Verse 1: Lady Wisdom] I built my house, set up seven pillars strong, Prepared my meat, mixed my wine, come along. I send out my maidens, call from the highest place, “Leave your simple ways, enter my grace.” [Chorus: Company] Wisdom’s house, foundation sure, Her banquet of life will always endure. Wisdom’s house, open wide, Step in the feast where truth abides. [Verse 2: Lady Folly] I sit at the door of my house too, Calling out to those who pass through. “Stolen water’s sweet, bread in secret tastes good,” But death is dining in my neighborhood. [Bridge: Company] Wisdom’s house stands on pillars of truth, Folly invites to a feast uncouth. Choose this day which table you’ll dine, One leads to death, the other divine. [Verse 3: Lady Wisdom – Firm Invitation] By me kings reign, rulers decree, I give true riches, honor, and legacy. Forsake the foolish, let wisdom reign, Step into my house, break every chain. [Verse 4: Lady Folly – Seductive Whisper] Turn aside here, stolen pleasures entice, But they cost your soul, they demand a price. The dead are here, shadows take their seat, My banquet’s bitter though it smells sweet. [Final Chorus: Full Cast] Wisdom’s house, foundation sure, Her banquet of life will always endure. Wisdom’s house, open wide, Step in the feast where truth abides. [Outro: Narrator – Spoken Flow] Two houses calling, two voices cry, Choose the way of life—or the way that will die.
