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)

²⁰ Crooked minds are an abomination to the Lord,
    but those of blameless ways are his delight.^(A)

² The good obtain favor from the Lord,
    but those who devise evil he condemns.^(A)

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
    but those who act faithfully are his delight.^(A)

³¹ Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
    but those who are kind to the needy honor him.^(A)

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.^(A)
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.^(B)

³⁰ Blows that wound cleanse away evil;
    beatings make clean the innermost parts.

³ To do righteousness and justice
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.^(A)

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life^[a] and honor.^(A)