12. “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,and find out knowledge and discretion.
13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;pride and arroganceand the evil way and the perverse mouth I hate.
14. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;I am understanding, I have strength.
15. By me kings reign,and princes decree justice.
16. By me princes rule,and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
17. I love those who love me,and those who seek me early will find me.