9. They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
10. Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
11. For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
12. “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
13. The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
14. Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
15. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16. By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.