12 Wisdom and good judgment live together, for wisdom knows where to discover knowledge and understanding.
13 If anyone respects and fears God, he will hate evil. For wisdom hates pride, arrogance, corruption, and deceit of every kind.
14-16 “I, Wisdom, give good advice and common sense. Because of my strength, kings reign in power, and rulers make just laws.
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.
GOOD NEWS TRANSLATION
12 I am Wisdom, and I have insight; I have knowledge and sound judgment.
13 To honor the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil ways and false words.
14 I make plans and carry them out. I have understanding, and I am strong.
15 I help kings to govern and rulers to make good laws.
16 Every ruler on earth governs with my help, officials and nobles alike.
17 I love those who love me; whoever looks for me can find me.
18 I have riches and honor to give, prosperity and success.
19 What you get from me is better than the finest gold, better than the purest silver.
20 I walk the way of righteousness; I follow the paths of justice,
21 giving wealth to those who love me, filling their houses with treasures.
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