10 Choose my instruction instead of silver;choose knowledge rather than the finest gold.
11 “I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels;nothing you want can compare with me.
12 I am Wisdom, and I have insight;I have knowledge and sound judgement.
13 To honour the Lord is to hate evil;I hate pride and arrogance,evil ways and false words.
14 I make plans and carry them out.I have understanding, and I am strong.
15 I help kings to governand rulers to make good laws.
16 Every ruler on earth governs with my help,officials and nobles alike.