9 They
are all plain to him who understands,
And right to those who find knowledge.
10 Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold;
11 aFor wisdom
is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And find out knowledge
and discretion.
13 aThe fear of the
Lord is to hate evil;
bPride and arrogance and the evil way
And
cthe perverse mouth I hate.
14 Counsel
is mine, and sound wisdom;
I
am understanding,
aI have strength.
15 aBy me kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
