13. If you respect the Lord,you will hate evil.I hate pride and conceitand deceitful lies.
14. I am strong, and I offersensible adviceand sound judgment.
15. By my power kings govern,and rulers make lawsthat are fair.
16. Every honest leader ruleswith help from me.
17. I love everyone who loves me,and I will be found by allwho honestly search.
18. I can make you rich and famous,important and successful.
19. What you receive from meis more valuablethan even the finest goldor the purest silver.
20. I always do what is right,
21. and I give great richesto everyone who loves me.
22. From the beginning,I was with the Lord.I was there before he began
23. to create the earth.At the very first,the Lord gave life to me.