Proverbs 8:12-21

Easy-to-Read Version

¹² “I am Wisdom.
    I live with Good Judgment.
    I am at home with Knowledge and Planning.
¹³ To respect the Lord means to hate evil.
    I hate pride and boasting,
    evil lives and hurtful words.
¹⁴ I have good advice and common sense to offer.
    I have understanding and power.
¹⁵ With my help kings rule,
    and governors make good laws.
¹⁶ With my help leaders govern,
    and important officials make good decisions.^[a]
17 I love those who love me,
    and those who look for me will find me.
¹⁸ With me there are riches and honor.
    I have lasting wealth to give to you.
¹⁹ What I give is better than fine gold.
    What I produce is better than pure silver.
²⁰ I lead people the right way—
    along the paths of justice.
²¹ I give riches to those who love me,
    and I fill their houses with treasures.