¹² Wisdom and good judgment live together, for wisdom knows where to discover knowledge and understanding. ¹³ If anyone respects and fears God, he will hate evil. For wisdom hates pride, arrogance, corruption, and deceit of every kind.

^14-16 “I, Wisdom, give good advice and common sense. Because of my strength, kings reign in power, and rulers make just laws. ¹⁷ I love all who love me. Those who search for me shall surely find me. ¹⁸ Unending riches, honor, justice, and righteousness are mine to distribute.

²⁰ The Lord hates the stubborn but delights in those who are good.

² The Lord blesses good men and condemns the wicked.

²² God delights in those who keep their promises and abhors those who don’t.

³¹ Anyone who oppresses the poor is insulting God who made them. To help the poor is to honor God.

⁸ The Lord hates the gifts of the wicked but delights in the prayers of his people.

^9-10 The Lord despises the deeds of the wicked but loves those who try to be good. If they stop trying, the Lord will punish them; if they rebel against that punishment, they will die.

³⁰ Punishment that hurts chases evil from the heart.

³ God is more pleased when we are just and fair than when we give him gifts.

²¹ The man who tries to be good, loving, and kind finds life, righteousness, and honor.

⁴ True humility and respect for the Lord lead a man to riches, honor, and long life.