Proverbs 8:12-21
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“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.(A)
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“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
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“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, power and strength are mine.
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“By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge and govern rightly.
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“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield is better than choicest silver.
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“I, [Wisdom, continuously] walk in the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,
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That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth and true riches,
And that I may fill their treasuries.
“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.(A)
“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, power and strength are mine.
“By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge and govern rightly.
“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield is better than choicest silver.
“I, [Wisdom, continuously] walk in the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,
That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth and true riches,
And that I may fill their treasuries.