New American Bible, Revised Edition

Proverbs 8:9-17 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

9. All of them are straightforward to the intelligent,and right to those who attain knowledge.

10. Take my instruction instead of silver,and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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.