¹¹ I have taught you the way of wisdom;
    I have led you in the paths of uprightness.^(A)
12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered,
    and if you run, you will not stumble.^(B)

¹² I, wisdom, live with prudence,
    and I attain knowledge and discretion.^(A)
13 The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.
Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
    and perverted speech I hate.^(B)
14 I have good advice and sound wisdom;
    I have insight; I have strength.^(C)
15 By me kings reign,
    and rulers decree what is just;^(D)
16 by me rulers rule,
    and nobles, all who govern rightly.
¹⁷ I love those who love me,
    and those who seek me diligently find me.^(E)
18 Riches and honor are with me,
    enduring wealth and prosperity.^(F)

³ The integrity of the upright guides them,
    but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.^(A)

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just;
    the advice of the wicked is treacherous.