11. [For Wisdom is better than corals,and no treasures can compare with her.]
12. I, Wisdom, dwell with prudence,and useful knowledge I have.
13. [The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil;]Pride, arrogance, the evil way,and the perverse mouth I hate.
14. Mine are counsel and advice;Mine is strength; I am understanding.
15. By me kings reign,and rulers enact justice;
16. By me princes govern,and nobles, all the judges of the earth.
17. Those who love me I also love,and those who seek me find me.