¹² I, Wisdom, dwell with prudence;
    I have found knowledge and discretion.
¹³ To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
    I hate pride and arrogance,
        the path of evil and corrupt speech.
¹⁴ I have advice and ability,
    as well as understanding and strength.
¹⁵ By me kings rule,
    and princes issue righteous decrees.
¹⁶ By me rulers govern,
    and officials judge righteously.^[a]

⁵ The righteousness of the innocent makes their path straight,
    but the wicked fall in their wickedness.

²³ The desires of the righteous end up well,
    but the expectations of the wicked bring wrath.

²⁴ A hard worker is in charge,
    while a lazy one will be sentenced to hard labor.

² People eat well from the fruit of their words,
    but the treacherous have an appetite only for violence.

¹³ Trouble will come on those who despise a word,
    but those who respect the commandment will be rewarded.

²² Plans fail with no counsel,
    but with many counselors they succeed.

³ Commit your work to the Lord,
    and your plans will succeed.