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The Value of Wisdom

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.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 8:16 and important … decisions The Greek version and some Hebrew copies have “as well as important officials, all the judges on earth.”

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