¹² “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.^(A)
13 To fear the Lord^(B) is to hate evil;^(C)
    I hate^(D) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.
¹⁴ Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
    I have insight, I have power.^(E)
15 By me kings reign
    and rulers^(F) issue decrees that are just;
¹⁶ by me princes govern,^(G)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.^[a]
17 I love those who love me,^(H)
    and those who seek me find me.^(I)
18 With me are riches and honor,^(J)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.^(K)

²⁰ The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,^(A)
    but he delights^(B) in those whose ways are blameless.^(C)

² Good people obtain favor from the Lord,^(A)
    but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.^(B)

²² The Lord detests lying lips,^(A)
    but he delights^(B) in people who are trustworthy.^(C)

³¹ Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,^(A)
    but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.^(B)

⁸ The Lord detests the sacrifice^(A) of the wicked,^(B)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.^(C)

⁹ The Lord detests the way of the wicked,^(D)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.^(E)

³⁰ Blows and wounds scrub^(A) away evil,
    and beatings^(B) purge the inmost being.

³ To do what is right and just
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.^(A)

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity^[a](A) and honor.^(B)