10. Receive my chastening and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11. For wisdom is better than precious stones; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12. I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I invent the knowledge of giving counsel.
13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; pride, arrogancy, the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.
14. With me is counsel, and existence; I am understanding; strength belongs to me.
15. By me the kings reign, and the princes decree justice.
16. By me the princes rule, and all of the governors judge the earth.
17. I love those that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me.
18. Riches and honour are with me, yea, durable riches and righteousness.