11. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her.
12. I wisdom have made subtilty my dwelling, and find out knowledge and discretion.
13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14. Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
15. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.