¹² I, wisdom, live with prudence,
    and I find knowledge and discretion.
¹³ The fear of Yahweh is hatred of evil,
    pride, and arrogance and an evil way.
    And I hate a mouth of perversity.
¹⁴ Advice and sound judgment^[a] are mine;
    I am understanding, strength is mine.^[b]
15 By me kings reign,
    and rulers decree righteousness.
¹⁶ By me rulers rule,
    and nobles—all judges of righteousness.
¹⁷ I love those who love me,^[c]
    and those who seek me diligently shall find me.
¹⁸ Fortune and glory are with me,
    enduring wealth and righteousness.

²⁰ An abomination of Yahweh are the crooked of heart,^[a]
    but his delight are those with blameless ways.^[b]

² The good obtains favor from Yahweh,
    but anyone who schemes, he condemns.

²² An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,
    but they who act faithfully are his delight.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor insults him who made him,
    but he who has mercy on the poor honors him.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
⁹ An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked,
    but he who pursues righteousness he will love.

³⁰ The blows of a wound will cleanse evil,
    as will^[a] beatings of the innermost part.^[b]

³ Doing righteousness and justice is more acceptable
    to Yahweh than sacrifice.

²¹ He who pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.

⁴ The reward of humility is the fear of Yahweh—
    wealth and honor and life.