10 (A)Take my instruction instead of silver,
    and knowledge rather than choice gold,
11 (B)for wisdom is better than jewels,
    and (C)all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
    and I find knowledge and (D)discretion.
13 (E)The fear of the Lord is (F)hatred of evil.
(G)Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
    and (H)perverted speech I hate.
14 I have (I)counsel and (J)sound wisdom;
    I have insight; (K)I have strength.
15 By me (L)kings reign,
    and rulers decree what is just;

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