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Proverbs 8:12-16

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12“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.

13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

14Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power.

15By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;

16by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth. Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers