Wisdom's Attributes and Rewards

Proverbs 8:12-21

"I, wisdom, live together with caution; I attain knowledge and discretion.

The fear of ADONAI is hatred of evil. I hate pride and arrogance, evil ways and duplicitous speech.

Good advice is mine, and common sense; I am insight, power is mine.

By me kings reign, and princes make just laws.

By me princes govern, nobles too, and all the earth's rulers.

I love those who love me; and those who seek me will find me.

Riches and honor are with me, lasting wealth and righteousness.

My fruit is better than gold, fine gold, my produce better than the finest silver.

I follow the course of righteousness along the paths of justice,

to endow with wealth those who love me and fill their treasuries.