2. as she stands at the crossroadsand on every hill.
3. She stands by the city gatewhere everyone enters the city,and she shouts:
4. “I am calling outto each one of you!
5. Good sense and sound judgmentcan be yours.
6. Listen, because what I sayis worthwhile and right.
7. I always speak the truthand refuse to tell a lie.
8. Every word I speak is honest,not one is misleadingor deceptive.
9. “If you have understanding,you will see that my wordsare just what you need.
10. Let instruction and knowledgemean more to you than silveror the finest gold.
11. Wisdom is worth much morethan precious jewelsor anything else you desire.”
12. I am Wisdom—Common Senseis my closest friend;I possess knowledgeand sound judgment.
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.