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12 I, wisdom, live with prudence,
    and I find knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of Yahweh is hatred of evil,
    pride, and arrogance and an evil way.
    And I hate a mouth of perversity.
14 Advice and sound judgment[a] are mine;
    I am understanding, strength is mine.[b]
15 By me kings reign,
    and rulers decree righteousness.
16 By me rulers rule,
    and nobles—all judges of righteousness.
17 I love those who love me,[c]
    and those who seek me diligently shall find me.
18 Fortune and glory are with me,
    enduring wealth and righteousness.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 8:14 Literally “To/for me are advice and sound judgment”
  2. Proverbs 8:14 Literally “to/for me is strength”
  3. Proverbs 8:17 Literally “her lovers”