Proverbs 8:9-21

⁹All of them are straight for the person who understands; my words are upright for those who find knowledge.

¹⁰Acquire my instruction rather than silver; acquire knowledge rather than pure gold.

¹¹For Wisdom is better than jewels; no treasure is equal to her.

¹²I, Wisdom, live with Prudence, and I possess knowledge and discretion.

¹³The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance, the evil way, and perverted speech. I hate them.

¹⁴I have good advice and sound wisdom; I am insight; strength belongs to me.

¹⁵By me kings reign, and rulers make laws that are just.

¹⁶By me princes rule, nobles, and all who govern with justice.

¹⁷I love those who love me, and those who diligently seek me, find me.

¹⁸With me are riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness.

¹⁹My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold; my produce is better than pure silver.

²⁰I walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice.

²¹As a result, I make those who love me inherit wealth; I fill up their treasuries.