Proverbs 8:10-19

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

11For wisdom is better than jewels, nothing you desire compares with her.

12“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and acquire knowledge with discretion.

13To fear Adonai is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and a perverse mouth.

14Counsel and sound wisdom are mine. I have understanding and power.

15By me kings reign and princes decree justice.

16By me princes govern, and all nobles who judge righteously.

17I love those who love me. Those who earnestly seek me find me.

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

19My fruit is better than refined gold, my harvest better than choice silver.