¹¹ I have directed you in the way of wisdom,
    and I have led you along straight^[a] paths.
¹² When you walk, your step will not be hindered,
    and when you run, you will not stumble.

¹² “I, wisdom, am related to^[a] prudence.
    I know how to be discreet.
¹³ The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
    Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle,
        and perverted speech I despise.
¹⁴ Counsel belongs to me,
    along with sound judgment.
I am understanding.
    Power belongs to me.
¹⁵ Kings reign by me,
    and rulers dispense justice through me.
¹⁶ By me leaders rule, as do noble officials
    and all who govern justly.^[b]
17 I love those who love me,
    and those who seek me will find me.
¹⁸ Wealth and honor accompany me,
    as do enduring wealth and righteousness.

³ The integrity of the righteous guides them,
    but the hypocrisy of the treacherous destroys them.

⁵ The plans of the righteous are just,
    but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.