¹² “I, wisdom, live together with understanding.
    I have knowledge and good sense.
¹³ To have respect for the Lord is to hate evil.
    I hate pride and bragging.
    I hate evil ways and twisted words.
¹⁴ I have good sense and give good advice.
    I have understanding and power.
¹⁵ By me kings rule.
    Leaders make laws that are fair.
¹⁶ By me princes and nobles govern.
    It is by me that anyone rules on earth.
¹⁷ I love those who love me.
    Those who look for me find me.
¹⁸ With me are riches and honor.
    With me are lasting wealth and success.

²⁰ The Lord hates those whose hearts are twisted.
    But he is pleased with those who live without blame.

² The Lord blesses anyone who does good.
    But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.

²² The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies.
    But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.

³¹ Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker.
    But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.

⁸ The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people.
    But the prayers of honest people please him.

⁹ The Lord hates how sinners live.
    But he loves those who run after what is right.

³⁰ Blows and wounds scrub evil away.
    And beatings make you pure deep down inside.

³ Do what is right and fair.
    The Lord accepts that more than sacrifices.

²¹ Anyone who wants to be godly and loving
    finds life, success and honor.

⁴ Being humble comes from having respect for the Lord.
    This will bring you wealth and honor and life.