12 “I, wisdom, (A)dwell with prudence,
And I find (B)knowledge and discretion.
13 “The (C)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(D)Pride and arrogance and (E)the evil way
And the (F)perverted mouth, I hate.
14 (G)Counsel is mine and (H)sound wisdom;
I am understanding, (I)power is mine.
15 “By me (J)kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.
16 “By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge rightly.
17 “I (K)love those who love me;
And (L)those who diligently seek me will find me.

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