Proverbs 8:10-19

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 lived 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 my; prudence is my, and strength is my.

¹⁵By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

¹⁶By me nobles become great, and monarchs by me rule over the earth.

¹⁷I love those that love me; and they that seek me shall find me.

¹⁸Wealth and glory belong to me; yes, abundant possessions and righteousness.

¹⁹It is better to have my fruit than to have gold and precious stones; and my produce is better than choice silver.