10 Choose discipline over silver and knowledge over the finest gold.
11 Wisdom is better than pearls, and nothing you desire compares with her.
12 “I am Wisdom. I live with Good Judgment. I am at home with Knowledge and Planning.
13 To respect the Lord means to hate evil. I hate pride and boasting, evil lives and hurtful words.
14 I have good advice and common sense to offer. I have understanding and power.
15 With my help kings rule, and governors make good laws.
16 With my help leaders govern, and important officials make good decisions.