¹² I, Wisdom, dwell with good judgment.^[a]
I discover knowledge and foresight.
¹³ The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate haughtiness, arrogance, an evil way, and a perverse mouth.
¹⁴ Good advice and sound judgment are mine.
I, Understanding, have strength.
¹⁵ By me kings reign,
and rulers administer justice.
¹⁶ By me officials govern,
as well as nobles and all just judges.
¹⁷ I certainly love those who love me,
and those who eagerly look for me find me.
¹⁸ Riches and honor are with me,
as well as enduring wealth and righteousness.

²⁰ Perverted hearts are disgusting to the Lord,
but his favor rests on those whose way has integrity.

² A good person will obtain favor from the Lord,
but he will condemn a schemer.

²² Lying lips are disgusting to the Lord,
but those who act truthfully gain his favor.

³¹ A person who oppresses the poor insults his Maker,
but one who is gracious to the needy honors him.

⁸ A sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination^[a] to the Lord,
but a prayer of the upright gains his favor.
⁹ The way of a wicked person is repulsive^[b] to the Lord,
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

³⁰ Wounds and bruises scrub away evil,
and a beating scrubs the depths of the heart.

³ Practicing righteousness and justice
    is more acceptable to the Lord than a sacrifice.

²¹ A person who pursues righteousness and mercy
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.

⁴ The outcome of humility and of the fear of the Lord
    is wealth, honor, and life.