Proverbs 8:12-21

New International Version

¹² “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.^(A)
13 To fear the Lord^(B) is to hate evil;^(C)
    I hate^(D) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.
¹⁴ Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
    I have insight, I have power.^(E)
15 By me kings reign
    and rulers^(F) issue decrees that are just;
¹⁶ by me princes govern,^(G)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.^[a]
17 I love those who love me,^(H)
    and those who seek me find me.^(I)
18 With me are riches and honor,^(J)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.^(K)
19 My fruit is better than fine gold;^(L)
    what I yield surpasses choice silver.^(M)
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,^(N)
    along the paths of justice,
²¹ bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
    and making their treasuries full.^(O)