Proverbs 8:5-15

English Standard Version

⁵O ^(A)simple ones, learn ^(B)prudence;
    O ^(C)fools, learn sense.
⁶Hear, for I will speak ^(D)noble things,
    and from my lips will come ^(E)what is right,
⁷for my ^(F)mouth will utter truth;
    wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
⁸All the words of my mouth are righteous;
    there is nothing ^(G)twisted or crooked in them.
⁹They are all ^(H)straight to him who understands,
    and right to those who find knowledge.
¹⁰^(I)Take my instruction instead of silver,
    and knowledge rather than choice gold,
¹¹^(J)for wisdom is better than jewels,
    and ^(K)all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

¹²“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
    and I find knowledge and ^(L)discretion.
¹³^(M)The fear of the Lord is ^(N)hatred of evil.
^(O)Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
    and ^(P)perverted speech I hate.
¹⁴I have ^(Q)counsel and ^(R)sound wisdom;
    I have insight; ^(S)I have strength.
¹⁵By me ^(T)kings reign,
    and rulers decree what is just;