Proverbs 8:10–21

10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,

knowledge rather than choice gold,a

11 for wisdom is more preciousb than rubies,

and nothing you desire can compare with her.c

12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;

I possess knowledge and discretion.d

13 To fear the Lorde is to hate evil;f

I hateg pride and arrogance,

evil behavior and perverse speech.

14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;

I have insight, I have power.h

15 By me kings reign

and rulersi issue decrees that are just;

16 by me princes govern,j

and nobles—all who rule on earth.b

17 I love those who love me,k

and those who seek me find me.l

18 With me are riches and honor,m

enduring wealth and prosperity.n

19 My fruit is better than fine gold;o

what I yield surpasses choice silver.p

20 I walk in the way of righteousness,q

along the paths of justice,

21 bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me

and making their treasuries full.r