10 Accept my instruction instead of silver,and knowledge rather than pure gold.
11 For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can compare with it.
12 I, Wisdom, share a home with shrewdnessand have knowledge and discretion.
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,and perverse speech.
14 I possess good advice and competence; I have understanding and strength.
15 It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law;
16 by me, princes lead,as do nobles and all righteous judges.