13 (A)The fear of the Lord is (B)hatred of evil.
(C)Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
    and (D)perverted speech I hate.
14 I have (E)counsel and (F)sound wisdom;
    I have insight; (G)I have strength.
15 By me (H)kings reign,
    and rulers decree what is just;
16 by me princes rule,
    and nobles, all who govern justly.[a]
17 (I)I love those who love me,
    and (J)those who seek me diligently find me.
18 (K)Riches and honor are with me,
    (L)enduring wealth and (M)righteousness.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 8:16 Most Hebrew manuscripts; many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint govern the earth

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