10Receive instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than tried gold.
11For wisdom is better than precious stones; And no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.
12I wisdom have dwelt with counsel and knowledge, And I have called upon understanding.
13The fear of the Lord hates unrighteousness, And insolence, and pride, and the ways of wicked men; And I hate the perverse ways of bad men.
14Counsel and safety are mine: Prudence is mine, and strength is mine.
15By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.