6. Listen, I have something important to say, and I am telling you what is right.
7. My words are true, and I will not say anything that is wrong.
8. Everything I say is right; there is nothing false or crooked about it.
9. These things are clear to any intelligent person. They are right to anyone with knowledge.
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.