Proverbs 8:10-19

10Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.

11For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can equal it.

12I, wisdom, share a home with shrewdness and have knowledge and discretion.

13To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

14I possess good advice and sound wisdom; I have understanding and strength.

15It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law;

16by me, princes lead, as do nobles and all righteous judges.

17I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me.

18With me are riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness.

19My fruit is better than solid gold, and my harvest than pure silver.