Proverbs 8:11-22 For the value of wisdom is far above rubies; nothing can be compared with it. ¹³ If anyone respects and fear God, he will hate evil. For wisdom hates pride, arrogance, corruption and deceit of every kind. ¹⁴,¹⁵ I, Wisdom, give good advice and common sense. Because of my strength, kings reign in power. I show the judges who is right and who is wrong.
16 Rulers rule well with my help. ¹⁷ I love all who love me. Those who search for me shall surely find me. ¹⁸ Unending riches, honor, justice and righteousness are mine to distribute. ¹⁹ My gifts are better than the purest gold or sterling silver!
20 My paths are those of Justice and right. ²¹ Those who love and follow me are indeed wealthy. I fill their treasuries.
22 The Lord formed me in the beginning, before He created anything else. TLBV