Proverbs 8:12–21

12 I, wisdom, dwell in prudence,g

and I find knowledge and discretion.

13 The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.

Pride and arrogance and the way of evil

and perverted speech I hate.

14 I have counsel and sound wisdom,

I have insight, I have strength.

15 By me kings reign,

and rulers decree what is just;

16 by me princes rule,

and nobles governh the earth.

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,

in the paths of justice,

21 endowing with wealth those who love me,

and filling their treasuries.