⁹ Pay tribute to the Eternal in all of your affairs.
    Honor Him with the best of what you make.
¹⁰ That way you will prosper to the fullest
    and have plenty of food to eat and wine to drink.

¹² Lady Wisdom: I make my home with prudence;
        I obtain knowledge and sound judgment.
¹³     If you respect the Eternal, you will grow to despise evil.
    I despise wretched, vile talk
        and ways of pride and arrogance.
¹⁴     Good counsel is mine, and also true wisdom.
        I am understanding, and strength belongs to me.
¹⁵     It’s because of me that kings wield power
        and authorities decree what is right.
¹⁶     It’s because of me that leaders and their agents govern
        and all judge according to what is right.
¹⁷     I love those who love me;
        those who search hard for me will find me.
¹⁸     Riches and honor are the benefit of following me;
        so are lasting wealth and justice.
¹⁹     My reward is better than gold, even the purest gold;
        and my profit is greater than the highest quality silver.
²⁰     I follow the way of right living.
        Follow me along the path to find justice;
²¹     I’m ready to meet those who love me, bestow true riches upon them,
        and fill up their lives until their treasuries overflow.