Proverbs 8:11-21

Good News Translation

^11 (A)“I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels;
    nothing you want can compare with me.
¹² I am Wisdom, and I have insight;
    I have knowledge and sound judgment.
¹³ To honor the Lord is to hate evil;
    I hate pride and arrogance,
    evil ways and false words.
¹⁴ I make plans and carry them out.
    I have understanding, and I am strong.
¹⁵ I help kings to govern
    and rulers to make good laws.
¹⁶ Every ruler on earth governs with my help,
    officials and nobles alike.
¹⁷ I love those who love me;
    whoever looks for me can find me.
¹⁸ I have riches and honor to give,
    prosperity and success.
¹⁹ What you get from me is better than the finest gold,
    better than the purest silver.
²⁰ I walk the way of righteousness;
    I follow the paths of justice,
²¹ giving wealth to those who love me,
    filling their houses with treasures.