¹² “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.^(D)
13 To fear the Lord^(E) is to hate evil;^(F)
    I hate^(G) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.
¹⁴ Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
    I have insight, I have power.^(H)

¹⁷ I love those who love me,^(A)
    and those who seek me find me.^(B)
18 With me are riches and honor,^(C)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.^(D)
19 My fruit is better than fine gold;^(E)
    what I yield surpasses choice silver.^(F)
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,^(G)
    along the paths of justice,
²¹ bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
    and making their treasuries full.^(H)