Proverbs 8:10-19

10Receive my wise teaching and knowledge as valuable things. They are more valuable than silver or the best gold.

11Wisdom is more valuable than jewels. Nothing that you might ever want is equal to it.

12I, wisdom, live with an honest mind as my friend. I have knowledge and I understand what is right.

13If you respect the Lord with fear, then you will hate anything that is evil. I hate proud people who boast. I hate people who live evil lives. I hate people who say things to deceive others.

14I tell people how to do wise things that are right. I understand what is right and I am strong.

15I help kings to rule well. I help rulers to make fair laws.

16I help leaders, officers and all judges to lead people in a good way.

17I love those people who love me. Whoever looks for me will find me.

18I am able to give people riches and honour. I help people to use their money well and to do what is right.

19What you receive from me is better than the best gold. It is better than the best silver.