Proverbs of Solomon 8
The Excellence and Justice of Wisdom's Precepts
1 Does not wisdom call out, and understanding give its voice?
2 On the top of the heights, by the wayside, at the crossroads of the paths, she stands.
3 At the city gates, at the entrance to the city, and at the entrance of the gates, she cries out:
4 To you, O men, I call; and my voice goes to the sons of men.
5 Understand, O simple ones, understanding; and, O fools, be of an understanding heart.
6 Hear, for I will speak excellent things; my lips will be opened to justice.
7 For my mouth will speak truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
9 They are all right to him who understands, and righteous to those who find knowledge.
10 Accept my instruction, not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11 For wisdom is better than rubies; none of all that is desired can compare with her.
12 I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and find knowledge of counsels.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, I hate.
14 Counsel and sound wisdom are mine; I am understanding, and strength is mine.
15 By me kings reign, and princes ordain justice.
16 By me princes and nobles rule—even all the judges of the earth.
17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early will find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me; yes, lasting riches and righteousness.
19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; and my increase than choice silver.
20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice.
21 To give those who love me an inheritance, and to fill their treasuries.
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