Proverbs 8:12-21 - Wisdom's Authority

¹² I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out. ¹³ The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, And a froward mouth, I have hated. ¹⁴ Mine is counsel and substance, I am understanding, I have might. ¹⁵ By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness, ¹⁶ By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth. ¹⁷ I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me. ¹⁸ Wealth and honour are with me, Lasting substance and righteousness. ¹⁹ Better is my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver. ²⁰ In a path of righteousness I cause to walk, In midst of paths of judgment, ²¹ To cause my lovers to inherit substance, Yea, their treasures I fill.