Proverbs 8:10-19

10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

12“I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

14Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

15Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

16by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.

17I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

18Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

19My fruit is better than the purest gold, and what I produce is better than choice silver.