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 equal to it.
12. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find the knowledge which cometh of reflection.
13. The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth do I hate.
14. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength.
15. By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;
16. by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.
17. I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.
18. Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.