13. To fear Adonai is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and a perverse mouth.
14. Counsel and sound wisdom are mine. I have understanding and power.
15. By me kings reign and princes decree justice.
16. By me princes govern, and all nobles who judge righteously.
17. I love those who love me. Those who earnestly seek me find me.
18. With me are wealth and honor, enduring riches and righteousness.
19. My fruit is better than refined gold, my harvest better than choice silver.
20. I walk in the way of righteousness, along paths of justice.
21. I endow substance to those who love me and fill their treasuries.