Proverbs

¹⁰Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, ¹¹for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. ¹²“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. ¹³To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. ¹⁴Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. ¹⁵By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; ¹⁶by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.