Proverbs 8:11-13

New International Version

¹¹for wisdom is more precious^(A) than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.^(B)

¹²“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.^(C)
¹³To fear the Lord^(D) is to hate evil;^(E)
    I hate^(F) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.

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Proverbs 8:11-13

New American Standard Bible

¹¹For wisdom is ^(A)better than ^[a]jewels;
And ^(B)all desirable things cannot compare with her.

¹²“I, wisdom, ^(C)dwell with prudence,
And I find ^(D)knowledge and discretion.
¹³The ^(E)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
^(F)Pride, arrogance, ^(G)the evil way,
And the ^(H)perverted mouth, I hate.