¹⁰Take my instruction instead of silver,
   and knowledge rather than choice gold;
¹¹for wisdom is better than jewels,
   and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
¹²I, wisdom, live with prudence,^*
   and I attain knowledge and discretion.
¹³The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.
Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
   and perverted speech I hate.
¹⁴I have good advice and sound wisdom;
   I have insight, I have strength.
¹⁵By me kings reign,
   and rulers decree what is just;
¹⁶by me rulers rule,
   and nobles, all who govern rightly.
¹⁷I love those who love me,
   and those who seek me diligently find me.