¹² 
“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.^(A)
13 
“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
¹⁴ 
“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, power and strength are mine.
¹⁵ 
“By me kings reign
And rulers decide and decree justice.^(B)
16 
“By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge and govern rightly.
¹⁷ 
“I love those who love me;
And those who seek me early and diligently will find me.^(C)
18 
“Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring wealth and righteousness (right standing with God).^(D)
19 
“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield is better than choicest silver.
²⁰ 
“I, [Wisdom, continuously] walk in the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,
²¹ 
That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth and true riches,
And that I may fill their treasuries.