13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
14. Counsel and sound knowledge are mine.I have understanding and power.
15. By me kings reign,and princes decree justice.
16. By me princes rule;nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
17. I love those who love me.Those who seek me diligently will find me.
18. With me are riches, honour,enduring wealth, and prosperity.
19. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold;my yield than choice silver.
20. I walk in the way of righteousness,in the middle of the paths of justice;
21. that I may give wealth to those who love me.I fill their treasuries.
22. “The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his work,before his deeds of old.
23. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning,before the earth existed.