Proverbs 8:12-21 ▼

12 I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, || And I find out a knowledge of purposes.

13 The fear of YHWH [is] to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, || And a contrary mouth, I have hated.

14 Counsel and substance [are] mine, || I [am] understanding, I have might.

15 By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,

16 By me chiefs rule, and nobles, || All judges of earth.

17 I love those loving me, || And those seeking me earnestly find me.

18 Wealth and honor [are] with me, || Lasting substance and righteousness.

19 My fruit [is] better than gold, even fine gold, || And my increase than choice silver.

20 I cause to walk in a path of righteousness, || In midst of paths of judgment,

21 To cause my lovers to inherit substance, || Indeed, I fill their treasures.