10Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.
11For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
12I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.
13The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.