11. Wisdom is better than pearls;nothing is more delightful than she.
12. I, Wisdom, dwell with prudence;I have found knowledge and discretion.
13. To fear the Lord is to hate evil.I hate pride and arrogance,the path of evil and corrupt speech.
14. I have advice and ability,as well as understanding and strength.
15. By me kings rule,and princes issue righteous decrees.
16. By me rulers govern,and officials judge righteously.
17. I love those who love me;those who seek me will find me.
18. Riches and honor are with me,as well as enduring wealth and righteousness.
19. My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold;my crops are better than choice silver.
20. I walk on the way of righteousness,on the paths of justice,
21. to provide for those who love meand to fill up their treasuries.
22. The Lord created me at the beginning of his way,before his deeds long in the past.
23. I was formed in ancient times,at the beginning, before the earth was.
24. When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth,when there were no springs flowing with water.
25. Before the mountains were settled,before the hills, I was brought forth;