8. All the words of my mouth are with righteousness;Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.
9. They are all plain to him who understands,And right to those who 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 one may desire cannot be compared with her.
12. “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,And find out knowledge and discretion.
13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;Pride and arrogance and the evil wayAnd the perverse mouth I hate.
14. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;I am understanding, I have strength.
15. By me kings reign,And rulers decree justice.
16. By me princes rule, and nobles,All the judges of the earth.