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Proverbs 8:11-16 English Standard Version (ESV)

11. for wisdom is better than jewels,and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

12. “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,and I find knowledge and discretion.

13. The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of eviland perverted speech I hate.

14. I have counsel and sound wisdom;I have insight; I have strength.

15. By me kings reign,and rulers decree what is just;

16. by me princes rule,and nobles, all who govern justly.

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