15 By me kings reign

and rulers issue decrees that are just;

16 by me princes govern,

and nobles—all who rule on earth.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who seek me find me.

18 With me are riches and honor,

enduring wealth and prosperity.

19 My fruit is better than fine gold;

what I yield surpasses choice silver.

20 I walk in the way of righteousness,

along the paths of justice,

21 bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me

and making their treasuries full.

15 By me kings reign,

And princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule,

And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me;

And those that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and honour are with me;

Yea, durable riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold;

And my revenue than choice silver.

20 I lead in the way of righteousness,

In the midst of the paths of judgment:

21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance;

And I will fill their treasures.

15 Because of me, kings reign,

and rulers make just decrees.

16 Rulers lead with my help,

and nobles make righteous judgments.

17 “I love all who love me.

Those who search will surely find me.

18 I have riches and honor,

as well as enduring wealth and justice.

19 My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold,

my wages better than sterling silver!

20 I walk in righteousness,

in paths of justice.

21 Those who love me inherit wealth.

I will fill their treasuries.

15 By me kings reign,

And rulers decree justice.

16 By me princes rule, and nobles,

All the judges of the earth.

17 I love those who love me,

And those who seek me diligently will find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me,

Enduring riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,

And my revenue than choice silver.

20 I traverse the way of righteousness,

In the midst of the paths of justice,

21 That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth,

That I may fill their treasuries.

15 I help kings to govern

and rulers to make fair laws.

16 Princes use me to lead,

and so do all important people who judge fairly.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who seek me find me.

18 Riches and honor are mine to give.

So are wealth and lasting success.

19 What I give is better than the finest gold,

better than the purest silver.

20 I do what is right

and follow the path of justice.

21 I give wealth to those who love me,

filling their houses with treasures.

15 By me kings reign,

And princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule,

And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me;

And those that seek me diligently shall find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me;

Yea, durable wealth and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold;

And my revenue than choice silver.

20 I walk in the way of righteousness,

In the midst of the paths of justice;

21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance,

And that I may fill their treasuries.

15 By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees; 16 by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. 17 I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 20 I walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: 21 that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasuries.

15 Through me kings reign, 

and rulers decree fair laws. 

16 Through me princes rule, 

so do nobles and all fair judges. 

17 I love those who love me. 

Those eagerly looking for me will find me. 

18 I have riches and honor, 

lasting wealth and righteousness. 

19 What I produce is better than gold, pure gold. 

What I yield is better than fine silver. 

20 I walk in the way of righteousness, on the paths of justice, 

21 to give an inheritance to those who love me 

and to fill their treasuries. 

15 It is by me that kings reign

and rulers enact just law;

16 by me, princes lead,

as do nobles and all righteous judges.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who search for me find me.

18 With me are riches and honor,

lasting wealth and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than solid gold,

and my harvest than pure silver.

20 I walk in the way of righteousness,

along the paths of justice,

21 giving wealth as an inheritance to those who love me,

and filling their treasuries.

15 By me kings reign,

and rulers decree what is just;

16 by me rulers rule,

and nobles, all who govern rightly.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who seek me diligently find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me,

enduring wealth and prosperity.

19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold,

and my yield than choice silver.

20 I walk in the way of righteousness,

along the paths of justice,

21 endowing with wealth those who love me,

and filling their treasuries.

15 By me kings reign,

and rulers decree righteousness.

16 By me rulers rule,

and nobles—all judges of righteousness.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who seek me diligently shall find me.

18 Fortune and glory are with me,

enduring wealth and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold,

and my yield than choice silver.

20 In the way of righteousness I walk,

in the midst of paths of justice,

21 in order to endow those who love me with wealth,

and I will fill their treasuries.

15 By me kings rule.

Leaders make laws that are fair.

16 By me princes govern.

By me all nobles rule on earth.

17 I love those who love me.

Those who look for me find me.

18 With me are riches and honor.

With me are lasting wealth and success.

19 My fruit is better than fine gold.

My gifts are better than the finest silver.

20 I walk in ways that are honest.

I take paths that are right.

21 I leave riches to those who love me.

I give them more than they have room for.

15 “By me kings reign,

And rulers decree justice.

16 “By me princes rule, and nobles,

All who judge rightly.

17 “I love those who love me;

And those who diligently seek me will find me.

18 “Riches and honor are with me,

Enduring wealth and righteousness.

19 “My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,

And my yield better than choicest silver.

20 “I walk in the way of righteousness,

In the midst of the paths of justice,

21 To endow those who love me with wealth,

That I may fill their treasuries.