Proverbs 8:1-12

CAB(i) 1 You shall proclaim wisdom, that understanding may be obedient to you. 2 For she is on lofty heights, and stands in the midst of the ways. 3 For she sits by the gates of princes, and sings in the entrances, saying, 4 You, O men, I exhort; and utter my voice to the sons of men. 5 O you simple, understand prudence, and you that are untaught, take in knowledge. 6 Listen to me, for I will speak solemn truths; and I will produce right sayings from my lips. 7 For my mouth shall meditate truth, and false lips are an abomination before me. 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing in them wrong or perverse. 9 They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge. 10 Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it. 12 I, wisdom, have dwelt with counsel and knowledge, and I have called upon understanding.