10. "Take my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold.
11. "For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
12. "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion.
13. "The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.
14. "Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.
15. "By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.
16. "By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.