Proverbs 8:12-21 - Wisdom's Authority

12 I, wisdom, dwell with sense, and find out knowledge of discretions. 13 The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; I hate pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the wicked mouth. 14 Counsel and sound wisdom are mine; I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign and princes decree justice. 16 Princes rule by me, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. 17 I love those who love me; and those who seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honor are with me; enduring riches and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and what I give is better than choice silver. 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment; 21 I may cause those who love me to inherit riches; and I will fill their treasuries.