11 “For wisdom is (A)better than [a]jewels;
And (B)all desirable things cannot compare with her.

12 “I, wisdom, (C)dwell with prudence,
And I find (D)knowledge and discretion.
13 “The (E)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(F)Pride and arrogance and (G)the evil way
And the (H)perverted mouth, I hate.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 8:11 Lit corals

11 for wisdom is more precious(A) than rubies,
    and nothing you desire can compare with her.(B)

12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.(C)
13 To fear the Lord(D) is to hate evil;(E)
    I hate(F) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.

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