¹¹ I have ^(A)instructed you in the way of wisdom;
I have led you in upright tracks.
¹² When you walk, your ^(B)steps will not be impeded;
And if you run, you ^(C)will not stumble.

¹² “I, wisdom, ^(A)dwell with prudence,
And I find ^(B)knowledge and discretion.
¹³ The ^(C)fear of Yahweh is to hate evil;
^(D)Pride and arrogance and ^(E)the evil way
And the mouth of ^[a](F)perverted words, I hate.
^14 (G)Counsel is mine and ^(H)sound wisdom;
I am understanding, ^(I)might is mine.
¹⁵ By me ^(J)kings reign,
And rulers mark out righteousness.
¹⁶ By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge rightly.
¹⁷ I ^(K)love those who love me;
And ^(L)those who earnestly seek me will find me.
^18 (M)Riches and glory are with me,
Enduring ^(N)wealth and righteousness.

³ The ^(A)integrity of the upright will lead them,
But the ^(B)crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.