Proverbs 8:12-17

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.

¹⁴Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.

¹⁵Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

¹⁶Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness.

¹⁷Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me.