9. They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
10. Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
11. For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
12. I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion.
13. The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
14. Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
15. By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
16. By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
17. I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
18. Riches and honor are with me; Yea, durable wealth and righteousness.