10. Choose discipline over silver and knowledge over the finest gold.
11. Wisdom is better than pearls, and nothing you desire compares with her.
12. “I am Wisdom. I live with Good Judgment. I am at home with Knowledge and Planning.
13. To respect the Lord means to hate evil. I hate pride and boasting, evil lives and hurtful words.
14. I have good advice and common sense to offer. I have understanding and power.
15. With my help kings rule, and governors make good laws.
16. With my help leaders govern, and important officials make good decisions.
17. I love those who love me, and those who look for me will find me.
18. With me there are riches and honor. I have lasting wealth to give to you.
19. What I give is better than fine gold. What I produce is better than pure silver.
20. I lead people the right way— along the paths of justice.
21. I give riches to those who love me, and I fill their houses with treasures.